But I do know there will be a trial.
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I agree there is no doubt about the trial.
However, I am convinced that people thinking that Nifong must be conflicted inside (can't sleep at night, etc.), or that he may be reconsidering or guilty - I'm convinced those people are projecting value system onto him. They are thinking how they would feel if they had sent innocent people to jail.
We heard how the fact that Bill Clinton was caught with Monica and they repeatedly lied about it - WAS PUNISHMENT ENOUGH, in an of itself. People like Bill Clinton that have done that for 30 years or more don't have guilt about those things - he may regret being caught.
In my opinion, Nifong is convinced he will hit a huge home run (with convictions) and then he aquire National adorance - in the Pop culture. Wasn't this what Geragos did with Scott Peterson? Geragos had been on shows criticizing Peterson and everyone was saying how they don't envy the lawyer that will have to represent Peterson. Geragos took the case because of the potential of the extreme reward - if he pulled it off, how many people will credit him with doing the impossible and being a master. His reputation and fortune would grow and a legend is made.
I really think Nifong is counting on racial/emotional manipulation in court - and he believes he will parlay this into a highly coveted local or National position.
The media won't delve into his motivations, because they have accepted that this liberal democrat deeply cares and believes in his "victim". They have, in effect, romantized
the persecution of innocent people. The abuse of power to gain personal acclaim and fortune.
This kind of case may represent a minority of cases, but it is not rare. what makes it unusual is that the defendants have the money to defend themselves. Every city has ludicrous cases brought before juries and has them slammed down. It may be five percent or even one percent, but it happens all the time.