Fido969,
In Durham they could serve these warrants or pick up people on these old charges forever and a day. What was it 35,000 unserved warrants in Durham according to the Police Dept itself (probably more - considering the source).
So, why is everyone around the AV getting arrested now?
Did her ex-Hubbie (who doesn't get out of Durham much), call the Herald Sun and offer them a story for $$. Did they decline and did the Police find out from the reporter or source?
Of course, if Ex-hubbie and Current Boyfriend (and a relative of his) asked for a lawyer when Nifong and Investigators, in other words, they were non-cooperative - it's an easy way to discredit them by throwing them in jail.
An old trick.
It is one of those 'What are the odds?' questions, isn't it?
This theory just hit me: What if Nifong is actually applying pressure on all those around the accuser, in an effort to get her to back away so he can drop the case?