This is going to give the families of the accused time to pool their money together to buy off the victim and make the case go away for Nilfag....
It is simple economics....pay a lawyer or cut your losses and pay off a false accuser.
The accuser is happy because she got her money.
Nilfag is happy because no case comes to trial and he gets re-elected.
The families are happy because they are no longer in the spotlight.
The accused are the only ones who will have to live with a false charge that eventually gets dropped hanging a big question mark over their head for the rest of their life.
If Sean Hannity is really passionate about this case, he should pick up the tab for the legal bills for all of the accused so they will not be tempted to opt out for an easy settlement.
Just my humble opinion.
If they pay her off, they will appear guilty- hard to get your reputation back in that case. On the other hand, especially if they fail to change venue, the most important thing is to keep these boys out of prison, so it could be worth it. It is far too early to tell.
I know I'm in the minority, but if I were the defense attorney I'm not certain that I would want this trial held this summer or even in the early fall. Emotions are still high, and I'm not sure if a fair jury could be had in Durham or even near Durham right now. Giving time to allow the story to fade from the media would better allow the facts to speak for themselves. In addition, these type of racially charged trials always bring up the specter of possible riots. The threat of possible riots or racial violence may sway a jury to vote in favor of the mob rather than justice. Riots are more likely to happen in warm weather (now through November).