I don't claim to be an expert in this particular type of crime as I only investigated two hundred plus over the years. Even got a conviction where a creep kidnapped and raped a 'working girl'.
For any DA to think about going forward is beyond my imagination. This guy better be looking for a hole to climb into.
We only the defense's side yet.
Obviously he should do an honest job rather than a political job. But for him personally, he now has nothing to lose by going forward. If he backs down, he has no chance at re-election.
I have been thinking that the community interest will actually be well served by a trial. I think Duke supporters can be counted on to finance the defense and no defendant will have serious jeopardy, even in Durham, although, of course, they will be traumatized and tainted. But the community needs to SEE that there is no case. Of course, they will still howl racism, coverup, etc.
AS the guy just said on one show, unless he gets those indictments, he's not going to win.