[JLS]

When did weakness become an appropriate excuse to do anything?
Maybe Mr. Nifong is a weak person too.

Think of it this way, who does society have a right to expect more from:

1. a hooker in her 20s with a high school degree, probably some substance abuse problem etc.

2. a long time assistant prosecutor who has a law degree and who is now the District Attorney?

This is far more Nifong's fault than Mangum's. Heck two or more times previously she had cried rape or attempted murder when in a tough spot and the authorities taught her that she could do that and they would after she got out of trouble ignor what she had said.

[jennyd]

Isn't she studying something related to criminal justice system? Hell, maybe one day she can be a DA.
Who would you expect more from then?
Decisions, decisions...