Posted on 06/11/2006 10:06:55 AM PDT by zaxxon
Have you noticed that CNN - Larry King, Cooper has done about 2 stories on this in the last 5 weeks. Barely touched it really (except for DNA results).
I have also noticed ESPN TV covers the story when accusations are being made against the players, or date-rape drug accusations are made, "hate" crime calls are made about finnerty, but when damaging info comes out about the AV or her credibility, SportsCenter is showing jumpshots and talking to basketball players about their cousins that were in Katrina, etc.
The News Corpse, from the Newspapers to Sports Channels (for God's sake) are picking their spots and slanting their coverage.
I have experience with a loved one who is bipolar and you're right, it can be pretty devastating.
I'm not sure its' significance related to this case other than that often those who are in the midst of a manic episode are able liars. They are used to constantly having to cover up for their irresponsible actions.
Also memory loss is not uncommon after a manic episode. Of course, we all know that a rape didn't occur, so there isn't really anything for CGM to remember. Still, even with a loved one who is bipolar, I believe the defense should have the right to tell the jury that memory loss is a possible consequence of manic depressive episode.
The case will probably be tried in Greensboro.
Count me in. I usually believe that simpler explanations are
the cause; however, in this case, I think something else is going on.
I can't explain all the abberrations, anomalies, contradictions, and coincidences with any simple explanation.
One tiny example: How does one explain Patrick Baker running everything from an investigative explanation. If someone chalks it up to Chief's Mother, than how do you explain Baker dispatching police investigators POST indictment to question players without representation? How does one explain Baker feeling the need to interview Police and respond immediately to the Duke Report? His internal
investigation findings being an outright LIE - that the accuser never changed her story. And then a motion filed quickly by the Durham council, motion to say that, with all the controversy surrounding the Duke LAX case, we vote to show our Public support for City Mgr, Patrick Baker?
If I'm doing the right thing and doing my job - I don't need a City council or a board to vote on an offical motion to show public support for my actions. Now, if I think it might come back to bite me in the ass, I might want others to get in my boat - to become complicit - affording me protection in the future.
I'd be all for that. Hope a Durham judge (that has to be elected at some point) has the courage to allow a change of venue.
Response: Here in the rest of the USA, we, the tourists, are independent consumers ready to spend money, and lots of it, in places we visit. Since you DO NOT have supervisory authority over where we decide to travel this summer, we have decided to AVOID North Carolina - aka the Somalia of the South.
I work for a company headquartered in Milpitas. I go there from time to time. I could transfer out in a heartbeat. No way I'm moving to California. But thanks for the offer. There's nothing to do in Milpitas at night. Drinks next time I'm out?
I think this defensive canned response from the NC Attorney General speaks volume too. They are saying don't blame Nifong on us. Which means they can not do anything formally. Informally, you know people are doing things in NC.
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We'll have to disagree. I think no one wants to touch the case. No one wants to get near it. The end result may be Nifong taking this to court in Durham while thugs threaten the players in court, just like the first appearance
"Dead Man Walking" - and worse things were said (in court) that couldn't be reported according to Greta Van
I know he's there supposedly for balance, but his illogical repetitions and interruptions do not fill the bill....and he will not listen to the other side which DID have the facts.
His discourtesy to the invited guests was abhorrent.
The ID took damn near 3 weeks. Almost all of the investigation took place (including warrants, public statements, Posters, Non-testimonial orders, etc) PRIOR to that.
That was fast! I'm having trouble reading it, though. Was there more than one page?
Thanks for the ping.
Things must really be looking bad for their side when Newsweak and the NYSlimes start openly backpadeling on Nifong! Their preferred approach is to simply refuse to acknowledge things that don't fit with their prejudices.
I hope it will sua sponte.
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Sua Sponte
When a judge makes a decision on his own observation, without a request made by any party involved in the proceedings, such orders or decisions are known as Sua Sponte.
I'll drink to that!
Well...Milpitas is a bit of a drive for me. But! If I can add in a visit to a dear friend who is in the area for work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you have a deal!! :)
It is funny you mention the liar aspect. My friend has a heart of gold, she does not have a mean bone in her body and is such a good person as long as her mania is in control.
OMG, the lies she would tell. She believed every word she said. They were the lies of someone who had lost complete touch with reality.
The only thing I could do for her is just be there and not judge her.
I wonder about the source of this information about AV. Important because if it is a defense source, then once again, it goes to credibility. If the source is Nifong's office, is he laying the goundwork for his exit strategy?
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