They have to be talking a deal. And the only way a deal is being discussed is if Nifong is represented. You don't negotiate for yourself in a matter this serious.
That's a very strong article in Time. Nevertheless, I don't see him surrendering his license. IMO Nifong has not been a rogue prosecutor. He's had the imprimatur of someone higher up all along to act the way he has. Nifong will be protected to some extent. But I do think at the very least, he's going to be off this case very soon. The big question for me is will he keep office and his pension. I tend to think that he will and once this case is over, he'll only get a reprimand. I don't think he'll run for office again.
We have to let the healing begin. Don't you know that?
I meant to say that I too would be curious to know that he has retained an attorney and who it is. I agree, even Nifong is not so stupid as to negotiate that for himself.