As with Nifong's previous statements, his recent comments may come back to haunt him.
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/465647.html
When asked whether his early remarks about the case heightened condemnation of the lacrosse players, Nifong said, "Well, that certainly wasn't my intent. It is possible that that happened.
"The first message I intended to portray was that the community was in good hands with respect to this case, and they did not need to worry about it," Nifong said. "The second message during all this period of time was a message to the people who were present but not involved in the hopes they would come forward and give us information that would help us resolve the case."
How does one come forward in a fake rape case? Does looking at exculpatory evidence help resolve the case?
At best the press conference was a PR stunt, and may be in violation of the gag order.