[abb]

The meat of the story here...

"Based on the investigation of the case, and facts present, it was determined that these two charges were the appropriate charges to bring," Sughrue said.

Thomas was surprised Thursday to hear that the charges involved the officers they did. "Lee and Tanner? Huh. OK. Check that again and call me back," he said before cutting off a brief interview. "I don't think you have the right guys."

The cook did not elaborate, and did not return a call placed to his cell phone late Thursday afternoon.

[abb]

Ping. New Coverup In DukeLax case.

[maggief]

Thanks, abb.

I see it is blogged at the N & O.

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/editor/index.php?blog=19&c=1&page=1&more=1&title=a_few_responses&tb=1&pb=1&disp=single


ALL:

Please send out to FODU, CTV, WTVD, etc.

Paging Cash Michaels!

[gopheraj]

mark

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Based upon my personal, first-hand experience, I'd have to consider whether or not to call a policeman should I be in mortal danger. At this point, I'd rather rely on my wits and ability to deal with the situation at hand because of a consistent prayer life.

My son has asked why I no longer watch "Law and Order" and "CSI," to which I replied that I've grown up and no longer have an interest in fairy tales.

[pepperhead]

Thomas was surprised Thursday to hear that the charges involved the officers they did. "Lee and Tanner? Huh. OK. Check that again and call me back," he said before cutting off a brief interview. "I don't think you have the right guys."

Rut Roh Raggy!

[Constitutions Grandchild]

abb, WRAL just hit Drudge regarding Nifong and his lack of a candidate to run against, and his admission that he MAY have mishandled the media in this case. Could that be the understatement of the century?

[Richard Kimball]

I bartended a couple of police off duty parties. There's nothing in the world quite like a couple of hundred drunks with their off duty pistols, all of whom are sure they'll never get arrested for anything. No shots fired, but some tense moments on my part.

[Ken H]

From Ruth's Metro blog at the N&O--

Comment from: J.W. [Visitor] 07/28/06 at 23:39

Who's the BALD COP that ABC described as the "intial Perpetrator" that did NOT get indicted?

Any explanations why the Ring-Leader and Central figure in the assault wasn't charged?

Why isn't any pursuing this line of questioning with Durham/Raleigh authorities.

This is coincidence number 4.279 - too many more and I'm going to have to stop Supporting Mike Nifong.

J.W.

[Ken H]

From John in North Carolina, Saturday July 29, 2006:

Baker did not get back to Charns

I got an email about 5 p.m. yesterday from Charns telling me that. There was nothing more in the email. Charns was responding to my cell call.

I'm still traveling but will be home tonight at which time I'll send Charns an email thanking him for his update and letting him know I'll call him Tuesday; also that I plan to call Baker starting Monday to get his update on the CrimeStoppers posters and subsequent Durham City actions, if any.

I also intend to ask Baker if the city has learned anything more about the "vigilante poster(s)" distributed at at least one rally on Duke campus, in the Trinity Park neighborhood and, I'm told, others and published on Apr. 2 by the Raleigh News & Observer.

I'm going to keep at it.

John

POSTED BY JWM AT 11:18 AM

http://johninnorthcarolina.blogspot.com/

[Ken H]

From the Friends of Duke University Blog--

This is an appeal to readers here who are residents of Durham County and who are outraged (as I am) at the behavior of Mike Nifong as Durham's District Attorney. The events of last week turned November's election from an uncontested election for Nifong into a recall election for Mr. Nifong.

Lewis Cheek, and our own signatures on the petitions which got his name on the ballot, have given us an opportunity to vote for Cheek and Elect Anybody But Nifong. The Cheek campaign committee and doubtless many others in the county are looking to see how the public reacts to the two press conferences last week.

I ask that you join me as Durham residents to seize the day to better our justice system by writing letters to the editors of the HeraldSun and the News & Observer, giving all the good reasons why you are voting for Lewis Cheek to elect Anybody But Nifong. Be sure to identify yourself as a Durham resident. If you would like help composing your letter, please email letgovernordecide@yahoo.com

HeraldSun: Letters are limited to 250 words. You can email or use the form provided at the link below. If you email, be sure to visit the website listed to see what information the H/S requires in an email submission.email: letters@heraldsun.com You can also use the H/S form at:

http://www.heraldsun.com/tools/letterstoed/letterform.cfm?sendLetter=letters

News & Observer: Letters are limited to 200 words. A form is provided at:

http://www.newsobserver.com/484/story/433256.html

Mr. Nifong has asked for a Durham solution. Please help get this campaign off the ground to ensure a solution that is good for Durham.

Stay tuned for updates, and thanks to all of you for considering my request.

jmoo

9:25 PM, July 31, 2006