I agree... Personally I think Chalmers' statements are an attempt to maintain Gottlieb's street cred... If a black official comes out in support of Gottlieb then it gives permission to the black jurors to view him as less of a white devil than otherwise...
This case has been all along a race case right out of the Jesse Jackson shake down mold. Go after those with the most money, making the most bizarre accusations and hope for the big blackmail payoff.
I find somewhat suspect the claims that a group of liberal raised college students with black teammates present or police officers who work daily within a significantly black population with black peers present, screaming racial epithets. Not out of the question, but somewhat suspect..
There probably is more to it. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I'm sure you will - :-)), but if a L.E. agent or member of the D.A.'s office has been shown to be corrupt in the management of a case (unlawful searches, prosecutorial misconduct, etc.), doesn't that automatically open up all cases the individual who has been found so guilty was connected with for judicial review? I've heard that is the case and that it is a major can of worms to open for the L.E. and Judiciary. No body wants ANYBODY on their L.E. team to be found with poopoo on their shoes, cause once you step in it, you can never get it off.