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Defense Calls for Evidence in Duke Rape Case
WTVD/Durham ^ | May 22, 2006 | AP

Posted on 05/22/2006 4:05:16 PM PDT by zaxxon

Lawyers representing one of three Duke University lacrosse players charged with rape want details about any toxicology tests performed on the accuser, asking in a motion filed Monday whether such evidence even exists.

"No such toxicology report, if it exists, was provided to the defense," wrote attorneys Kirk Osborn and Ernest Conner, referring to nearly 1,300 pages of evidence prosecutors provided to defense attorneys last week. The attorneys represent Reade Seligmann, one of three lacrosse players charged with raping a woman hired to perform as a stripper at a March 13 team party.

Seligmann's attorneys want a judge to order prosecutors to provide any reports "generated from blood, urine or other biological samples" collected from the accuser. In the motion, they cited a story published in Newsweek earlier this month that said District Attorney Mike Nifong "hinted" such tests would reveal the presence of a date-rape drug.

Authorities have said a doctor and specially trained nurse performed a physical exam on the accuser that found evidence of sexual assault. But the nurse who filled out a report on that exam indicted no toxicology tests were performed, according to the defense motion.

Nifong declined to comment.

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To: SE Mom
Busy Lady, and apparently (considering the lack of evidence) the only ones thoughtful enough to wear condoms were the alleged rapists. Velly interesting.
61 posted on 05/22/2006 8:16:11 PM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (A government that will not enforce the laws of the land, is a government standing on quicksand.)
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To: billbears
Ha! I saw the same newscast YOU did. And yes, I began getting all emotional right along with that dad. And because he and his wife I wanna stand by.

The dad said a thing which I am NOT FORGETTING:

He said.. our case has had NO DNA testing. Why is this other case already gotten not just one but TWO TESTINGS. His son (along with three friends) was murdered 6 months ago in Durham. The photos of the deceased and the clip of the parents -- decent folks.

My hunch was their refusal to be "playahs".

There's rot in Durham and it needs investigating.

... and Patrick Baker putting on his "city manager" face saying.. I will be contacting them in the morning, and all is well in the land, and yes, and oh my what a nice tie you have on...." like that.

62 posted on 05/22/2006 8:17:27 PM PDT by Alia
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To: Alia; Howlin
Yep, no DNA testing but Nifong has time to do two for this case. Don't even talk to me about Baker. I've seen him in the news several times in the past few days. He is the consummate politician and is quickly moving into the Nifong column of worthless Durham politicians.

And to think at one time I just believed it was the Board of Education that was corrupt over there. Howlin knows how much I like Durham's Board of Education, LOL. Just upset Tuesday night fights will no longer be a regular occurrence

63 posted on 05/22/2006 8:23:44 PM PDT by billbears (Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. --Santayana)
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To: billbears
Durham's Board of Education, LOL

On that newsblip that you and I both saw.. did you watch long enough to see the "proposed" budget for Durham schools????

And here's the link to the coverage of the 4 young men murdered in Durham 6 months ago:

Victim's Family Questions Priority Of Unsolved Quadruple Homicide--snip:

The family is still waiting on results of DNA samples taken from the crime scene, and said they are frustrated by all of the attention surrounding a rape investigation involving three of Duke University's lacrosse players.

I know you've enjoyed watching the school board hearings; did you ever see Lavonia Allison in action?

64 posted on 05/22/2006 8:30:12 PM PDT by Alia
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To: zaxxon
Stop the Presses: Jesse Jackson and Duke Academics, I recall, made very assertive statements that White Men are doing the Slave/Plantation thing with a black female; raping the "queens".

I think reporters should right now be beating down the front doors AT THE HOMES OF THESE RACE-MUCKERS, asking for a statement on the latest findings. And do their assertions still HOLD true? Will these racialists merely change the "color" of the rapists? Or simply have to attending to serious "family matters".

No doubts, the MSM would rather not do this serious investigative journalism... with SUCH HOAXES as the race-baiters.

Oh, yeah.. and then let's go to the SEX-BAITERS! I'd like to see these Duke Academics with their faces plastered on FLIERS allllll over the nation with this caption: This person is a racist/sexist. Remember his/her face. He/She could be coming to a town and college near YOU! or...

"Would you trust your child to the care of and instruction by...THIS person? If yes, please pay $40K per annum up front now.. and we can turn your child's critical thinking natural abilities into something which will BLOW YOUR MIND! SHAZAAAM! It's called the "serious 'do" program. And we aim to deliver. Why, you won't even recognize your child when we are done educating 'em."

65 posted on 05/22/2006 8:46:59 PM PDT by Alia
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To: TexKat; Alia
Re abc forum post--4. Kimmy initially said accusation was "piece of crock".

I was thinking that Kim was refering to the AV's initial claim that Kim was in the bathroom with her when the "rape" was supposed to have taken place.

66 posted on 05/22/2006 8:47:35 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: Ken H

You are probably right. I just happen to have my own theories about Kim's involvement.


67 posted on 05/22/2006 8:49:25 PM PDT by Alia
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To: Alia
It should be mentioned that the story leaves out that there was a large quantity of drugs found in the home where the 4 men were murdered. The parents deny that there children were drug dealers. Apparently, in Durham, everyone else's children are gang members, drug dealers, pimps and ho's.

Slayings leave families stunned

68 posted on 05/22/2006 8:50:36 PM PDT by Publius22
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To: Peach
The stripper was asked who might have left DNA in her and she named two drivers and her boyfriend? When was she asked this?

Probably after the first DNA report nailed Nifong. Was the match to her boyfriend reported in the second DNA report?

69 posted on 05/22/2006 8:53:31 PM PDT by Ken H
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To: Publius22
Snips from the link in your post:****

Police Chief Steve Chalmers said in a news conference Monday that gunmen came to 2222 Alpine Road to rob and kill those inside. There was no sign of forced entry, indicating that at least one of the victims might have known the killers.

The Breckenridge development is off Hope Valley Road, not far from some of Durham's most pricey homes. A check of a police database showed no violent crimes in the area over the past two years.

"This was not a random crime, but one that was specifically targeted to these individuals," Chalmers said. "These individuals did not come into that community for any other reason than to rob and murder the individuals they came in contact with."

Family stories

Lennis Harris Jr., identified by police as one of those living at the townhouse, was the son of Lennis Harris Sr., a Durham fire marshal who lives in Wake Forest. His mother, Marsha Harris, lives in Durham's Parkwood neighborhood. She declined to speak with reporters.

Lennis Harris Jr. and Jon Skinner were first cousins said to have been friends since childhood. Skinner grew up in Winston-Salem before moving to northern Raleigh with his parents, Linwood and Claudia Skinner. Reached at their home, the couple said they were not ready to talk publicly but were emphatic that their son, who lived with them, could not have been a drug dealer. Claudia Skinner is a teacher in the Durham Public Schools.

70 posted on 05/22/2006 8:54:30 PM PDT by Alia
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To: Alia
There's rot in Durham and it needs investigating.

Somalia of the South.

71 posted on 05/22/2006 9:02:31 PM PDT by ladyjane
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To: All

This case is so OVER! You know Jesse Jackson has to be wondering when he's going to get his services from Crystal.

This is one of the few matters I've read at DU, and I've read it primarily to see the nuts come out and spew. Well, they're nowhere to be found now. All those big-talking feminazis like Nancy Grace at DU are hiding now.

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH, LESBITARIANS!!


72 posted on 05/22/2006 9:04:05 PM PDT by David Allen (the presumption of innocence - what a concept!)
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To: Alia
The uncle of one of the men murdered.

Captain Sonny Harris

Captain Sonny Harris will take over as Commander of District 4, which covers the N.C. Central University area and southern Durham. Harris, who joined the department 1976, is currently the Community Services Division Commander, where he oversees the Public Housing Unit, C.O.P.S. in Schools, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), and parking ticket enforcement. He is also responsible for the Citizens Police Academy.

73 posted on 05/22/2006 9:07:04 PM PDT by Publius22
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To: Howlin

She had two drivers who took her to FIVE 'events' the weekend before this happened?



http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060519/NEWS/605190344/-1/State

Nifong said prosecutors are not interested in the contents of the phone, such as the last 10 numbers called, but Osborn said that's information the defense should be allowed to see.


74 posted on 05/22/2006 9:07:39 PM PDT by Waterfall
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To: Waterfall
Nifong said prosecutors are not interested in the contents of the phone, such as the last 10 numbers called, but Osborn said that's information the defense should be allowed to see.

Of course LIEfong is not interested in any information on the various activities of Ms. Crystal Gail Mangum before, after, and during this fabricated time line. Why, if not for this pesky due process thingamajig, LIEfong would already have these boys in the stocks with a lynch mob on the way.

This case is now an undeniable farce and the DA should be either booted from his job or skewered by the media that he has lied to.

75 posted on 05/22/2006 9:17:09 PM PDT by Carling (It's Danny, Sir)
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To: F.J. Mitchell; Howlin; Locomotive Breath; maggief; Alia; Peach; abb; Jezebelle; Perdogg
I was listening to H&C and Megyn Kendall reported that the DA asked the A/V whose semen it was. She said it could be from one of three sources, her boyfriend, or the two drivers who would deliver her to her appointments. (I thought, oh yeah, I BET they were drivin' her!) Anyway, there were other things said like she gave numerous conflicting statements. I'm sure someone will have a more complete report tomorrow. Stay tuned!
76 posted on 05/22/2006 9:20:48 PM PDT by Enterprise (The MSM - Propaganda wing and news censorship division of the Democrat Party.)
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To: zaxxon

"Ted Williams said this case is "Game, Set, and Navratilova." Hilarious."

I thought the most ridiculous thing Ted Williams said tonight is something to the effect that he "said it all along," ..... that the lax players were innocent. For over two months, he NEVER said that once. He always pointed to their guilt!

Geoffrey Fieger was the ONLY one on that panel who said, from the beginning, that there was no case, and that there was no evidence of a rape.

Tonight Ted Williams tried to take all the credit.



77 posted on 05/22/2006 9:23:58 PM PDT by toldyou
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To: Enterprise

There's drivin' and then again there's drivin'-this should be interesting.


78 posted on 05/22/2006 9:26:17 PM PDT by F.J. Mitchell (A government that will not enforce the laws of the land, is a government standing on quicksand.)
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To: Alia

You're right, Nifong is not the only one whose mouth has been writing checks his a*s can't cash

We all know Jesse Jackson has disappeared some time ago (and I guarantee you the AV's 'scholarship' will never materialize.) And forget about the New Black Panthers and their concern for their sister the 'queen.' (major eye roll).

It would be nice if Nancy Grace and some of her screeching cronies, along with these Duke academics who were shooting off their mouths and slandering their own students, could be standup people for once in their lives and come forward to admit they were wrong.

You know they won't.


79 posted on 05/22/2006 9:28:30 PM PDT by JustaCowgirl (Sessions-The immigration bill is a colossal failure. It's a dead horse laying out in the sun.)
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To: Waterfall
Nifong said prosecutors are not interested in the contents of the phone, such as the last 10 numbers called,

I'm not sure Nifong actually said that. The Wilmington Star seems to be reporting on the hearing, and I would think such a statement would have set off a firesorm here.

Needless to say, Nifong is most certainly NOT interested in the contents being made available.

80 posted on 05/22/2006 9:28:47 PM PDT by Ken H
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