The dingbat DA does not have a clue what he is doing in litigation, especially in high profile litigation and his lack of professionalism is apparent. What difference does it make if you are on his "bad side?" What we have seen so far that when someone gets on his "bad side," Nifong throws ethics and common sense overboard to settle the score. Professionals deal with setbacks all the time, the good ones regroup and bounce back.
This trial will be a zoo if this knucklehead pitches a hissy fit when things don't go his way. For the defendants, that is not a bad thing to have an out-of-control DA in front of a jury. Heck, you could build a solid defense on the theory that Nifong is nothing more than a hothead with an office who used it to settle a personal score. Get under his skin in front of the jury and let Nifong hang himself on his own immaturity and unprofessionalism.
The issue of Nifong being cross examined on the witness stand was briefly discussed within a thread some time ago. Of the ones that commented, the consensus was that he would be, since he is the lead investigator.