Posted on 05/15/2006 2:12:04 PM PDT by Main Street
DURHAM, N.C. — A third Duke University lacrosse player indicted for his role in the alleged rape of a 27-year-old exotic dancer said Monday that he is "absolutely innocent" of all charges and that the allegations against him "are lies, fabricated...and they will be proven wrong." David Evans, a 23-year-old senior, said he and his roommates helped police search for evidence after the incident was reported. He also answered questions and gave a statement to police without a lawyer present "because I knew I had done nothing wrong." He also said he...voluntarily turned over DNA samples,...and asked to take a polygraph test — which he said was refused by the Durham police. Evans said that for weeks he has been trying to contact District Attorney Mike Nifong, who is prosecuting the case. Defense lawyers have complained that Nifong was not accepting evidence that may prove their clients innocent. "All of my attempts have been denied. I've tried to provide him with exculpatory evidence to show him this could not have happened," Evans said, adding, "apparently, there's a lack of interest in my story — the true story." Evans said he finally got a former FBI polygraph expert to give him a polygraph test. "I passed that polygraph for the same reason I will be acquitted of all these charges," Evans said. "I have done nothing wrong and I have told the truth, I have told the truth from Day One … I have the truth behind me and it will not phase me." He added: "I am innocent, Reade Seligmann is innocent, Collin Finnerty is innocent, every member of the Duke lacrosse team is innocent. You have all been told fantastic lies … the truth will come out."
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If the DA talked to the kid's lawyers he would have had to tell the GJ about any exculpatory evidence that was presented to him.
But doesn't a defendant also have the opportunity to present evidence at a GJ hearing?
Only the prosecution.
No, only ding-bat Nifag. The prosecution can basically indict just about anything when taking "evidence" to the Grand Jury. Its what he/she presents during a trail that really counts, 'cause that's when both sides are heard.
Make no mistake - Mike Nifong is the "justice" we will get if Hillary or any other radical fem gets back into power again.
In many justisdictions - this is the way the law is applied.
Nifong get a judgeship or even an administrative position if the rats carry the next election. He's just polishing his bona fides.
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