Posted on 06/11/2006 10:06:55 AM PDT by zaxxon
Early in the Duke lacrosse rape investigation, Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong, who was in a close race to keep his job, spoke about the physical and emotional trauma the alleged victim had suffered at the hands of the players. A police affidavit stated that her medical records revealed the victim had "injuries consistent with being raped and sexually assaulted vaginally and anally." But according to a motion filed by defense attorneys last week, no such physical trauma was found during her exam at Duke hospital. Quoting from the report, which was submitted to the court under seal, the motion states that the nurse—who was in training—examined the woman's entire pelvic region and noted only diffuse swelling of the vaginal walls, a condition explainable by consensual sexual activity.
Police documents indicate that the accuser had in fact engaged in such activity in the days leading up to the incident. The accuser told police that she'd had sex with her boyfriend a week before. She added that she'd also performed using a vibrator in front of a couple. (Though the timing of this incident is not specific, the clear implication is that it had happened near the time of the lacrosse party.) And, according to defense attorneys, the boyfriend's seminal fluid was found in her, suggesting she'd also had sex with him within 72 hours. Jarriel Johnson, who identified himself as the woman's driver, told police in a statement that in addition to sleeping with the accuser himself a week prior to the party, he'd taken her to several appointments at hotels in the days before.
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Lord help us.....Ya think!
We diagnosed that one on one of the very first threads.
Okay, who was the first to say skanky, bipolar, manic ho's can be raped?
I should not be so flip. I have a neighbor who had a manic episode last year and the difference in her personality (words and deeds) has no words. If not for the support of her husband, she could easily self destruct.
IF it is true and IF Nifong knew about this history, what obligation did he have to examine this more carefully before seeking an indictment?
Hannity's finally getting pissed...
Part two on Hannity and Colmes:
1. Colmes say that Furhman says there is not a filable case.
2. Colmes back to indication of rape according to the SANE.
3. Furhman talking about the lineup being a joke.
4. Bishop says the woman says that she deserves a day in court. But Bishop the case is weak.
5. Hannity says what evidence it should go forward. Bishop says injuries consistent with rape. Hannity says SANE did not say consistent with rape.
6. Hannity menitons vibrator.
7. Bishop says Hannity making a judgement on credibility.
8. Wiehl giving out more coolade.
9. Furhman criticizing Grand Jury.
10. Alan claiming lacrosse team deserves a day in court too.
Wow they were talking all over each others as the segment crashed.
It was three coolade drinker to two. The news was the lacrosse players were all deposed and none have turned.
Hannity needs to mention the fact that the report not only says it isn't consistent with rape but there is no evidence of anal trauma of any type. And the first warrant to search the house said so. That was the first legal action in this case. This case was started on a lie and has been prolonged on nothing else but more lies.
Furhman just said in the next segment maybe Nifong can prosecute this teacher/adult student since it involves no physical evidence and only hearsay.
Shaking my head in disbelief.
So what I am understanding here is the only remedy short of the feds stepping in (and AG said the feds usually wait until end of trial) is the will of the voters.
IOW, Nifong can do anything he damned well pleases or ruin any life he damned well pleases with free reign.
Even if a complaint is made to the bar, the most he will get is a written reprimand if past history is any example.
God help us all.
I was thinking along the lines of "That's what Pontius Pilate said".
BTW--just checked my email Got the same cannned response.
I wonder how long it took them to come up with that excuse?
..news keeps getting better!
Gretta:
1. Woody Vann say the law profs statement is of no consequence to their community.
2. Gretta asks why the Durham law community should have confidence.
3. Vann is an idiot, just called Mangum the "prosecuting witness." There is of course no such thing.
4. Gretta asks should he be going forward. Vann says he has no choice but to go forward, because Mangum has not recanted.
5. Says Nifong should sit down with her and say here are the problems we have.
more to come.
PS Vann did not impress me much. Carrying the water for another local attorney and the DA he will be negotiating with is my read. That smacks of him believing it will help him with Nifong in the future. Pretty pathetic.
I know a woman like that too. A real piece of work. This case keeps getting worse for Nifong. But he will never drop it. It seems our only hope is some judge with a backbone will do the right things here. Like throwing out some evidence and letting in her prior false allegations. Before I didn't know if it could get in. But if she is bipolar it should now for sure.
I think that Nifong is hoping the parents will withdraw the case by not allowing CGM to testify.
Woody Vann nails it - criticism of Nifong is NOT going to resonate in Durham.
He said Durham is content with Nifong's handing of this case.
My words: Durham perception versus rest of the world.
Problem is Judges, investigators, DA's, are all beholden to Durham.
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