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8/30/06
Citizens show support for Nifong
Shreya Rao
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Though Nifong said he did not play a role in the formation of the group, he told The Herald-Sun that the support "made me feel good."
Mark Edwards, a Durham criminal trial lawyer and Nifong supporter said that though he hadn't heard of the group, he maintains his support for the DA.
"He really believes in the case and that's the bottom line for me," Edwards said.
Edwards, who worked with Nifong for nearly 16 years, said he did recognize flaws in Nifong's handling of the lacrosse case.
"He's made some mistakes in the case [like] talking to the press," Edwards said. "It sounds like the defense has a pretty strong argument.... I'm of the opinion that if the case plays out, it'll be difficult for Mr. Nifong to get a conviction," he added.
Still, Edwards said he understands why Nifong has pursued charges.
"Things are fairly clear-cut for him," Edwards said. "Even if he thinks it's a weak case, he's the kind of guy that will prosecute. There's not a lot of gray in his world."
So he thinks Nifong is wrong, but supports his prosecution blindly?
Edwards has some strange ideas. So he thinks it's okay to take this case to trial even though there is no evidence and, as even he acknowledges, virtually no chance of a conviction. We're supposed to put three innocent young men through the cost and trauma of a trial because "there isn't alot of gray" in Nifong's world? Come on.
I wonder if Edwards would feel the same way if one of these young men were his son?