Arrests made in Duke lacrosse case

News & Observer ^ | Apr 18, 2006 | Anne Blythe and Benjamin Niolet

[Howlin]

This is such a travesty.

[sine_nomine]

The only thing I can figure is using an object to rape her. Still, there seems to be far more grounds for doubting the charges than for supporting them. The perp walk was to get re-elected. I really dislike that kind of grandstanding. Perp walk the illegals.

[Scotswife]

"I didn't have to go to your profile page...all you have to do is run the mouse over your name and you get your sign-up date.."

You're right.
2 years here and I never knew that!

[dfwgator]

I'm so tired of this story, I wish they'd get back to covering things that really matter, like the Natalee Holloway case.

[Publius22]

Which would explain why, as late as last Thursday, the Durham PD was still trying to interview player to discover who was and who wasn't at the party.

[mystery-ak]

How do the photo's determine the time she left? Is their one of them outside leaving or is the time she left determined from cell phone call? Is it possible she actually got their an hour earlier than these photo's indicate and the time in the BR is really 1 1/2 hours?


That's a good question....I know on my cameras I have to set the clock after DST begins.....

[Quilla]

He is the poster child for dumb asses everywhere.

Hence the moniker - DA.

[sine_nomine]

I didn't know that either.

[MHGinTN]

"The boys hollered the 'N' word," she said. "I was upset and called 911." And I suppose she calls 911 every time she hears the N-word in a black neighborhood also ... and don't tell me she knows the color of the person yelling such a word in a black neighborhood because that's a profiling assumption she used in this case also.

This case is about ginning up racial hatred for democrat political empowerment by manipulating black people. THIS is the truth about democrat political behavior, that they will try any game no matter how it harms the country, if it holds potential to possibly inflame their voter base. A political party that has defended and promoted such an heinous thing as partial birth abortion will do anything to get votes regardless of who may die or the destruction to the nation.

[Scotswife]

"Since you've has so much senseless gossip in your own situation, it only seems fitting you wouldn't want to be on a thread where there is more of the same."

I'm getting the clear impression people don't want me here!

[PleaseNoMore]

This is such a travesty.

You sure got that right!

[FreedomPoster]

>>jury selection becomes paramount.

>Sadly.

It seems to me that Nifong's 70 or so media appearances in and around Durham would give the defence plenty of ammunition for a venue change.

[Howlin]

FR is a WONDERFUL resource

I always wonder why people come on threads like these and carp and whine.

[PleaseNoMore]

I would definately want a change of venue myself.

[Raycpa]

The perp walk was to get re-elected.

It could be more than that. It could be that law enforcement wants victims to know they will be taken seriously.

[Scotswife]

"Is that an admission of an agitator?"

An admission of someone who likes to point out that knowing SOME of the facts does not constitute knowing ALL of the facts.

[Coldwater Creek]

You are a very WISE parent!!!!!!

[GAgal]

Per Fox just now, a May 15 hearing has been set for Finnerty. Is that normal, or is his attorney wanting to provide evidence that he wasn't there, which would be shown in a special hearing?

[Howlin]

The pictures as discribed by Dan Abrams and the Herald Sun

12:00:12 to 12:02:16 - the girls were partially naked, dancing in the living room surrounded on the 3 sides by dozens of men sitting on couches and chairs. the accuser was missing a shoe already. One guy in the last picture of this 2 minute set was giving the thumbs down.

Midnight: The dancer is sprawled on her stomach on the floor, as a second dancer stands over her. Students are watching the show but not grabbing or attempting to touch the women. Bruises are clearly visible on the legs and thighs of the alleged victim.

12:01:16: The second dancer is lying on her back on the floor with the alleged rape victim kneeling over her.

12:03ish - the women stop dancing possibly because of the alleged broomstick comment.

12:03:57 - women leaving, and going towards the back of the house. the guys say that's when the girls locked themselves in the bathroom. the accuser was supposedly in there fixing her nails, and the other dancer was getting dressed preparing to leave. the guys were on the outside the door telling them to leave.

12:03:57: The dancers are leaving the room after performing for four minutes. The photo clearly shows that the alleged victim left one of her shoes behind as she departed.

27 minutes go by while both girls are in the bathroom

12:10:39: One of the Duke students apparently is passed out on the floor, his head leaning against a sofa, a crushed beer can at his side.

12:30:12 to 12:30:47 - accuser is standing on the steps wearing a red and black lace top bodysuit and one white high heel shoe. She's smiling and holding a cell phone.

12:30:12: The alleged victim is on the back porch. She has a shoe only on her left foot as she appears to smile and apparently tries to get back inside.

12:31:26: The alleged victim appears to be stumbling down the back steps of the house.

12:37:58 - 12:38:18 - accuser lying on stairs, cuts, and abrasions visible. happened when she fell. fresh nail polish was on the handrail. it wasn't on the other handrail pick before she went out there. all of her clothing is intact

12:37:58: A series of photos beginning at this time shows the woman lying on her left side on the back porch, seemingly passed out or asleep. Pink splotches are on a wrought-iron railing beside her.

12:41: The alleged victim is being helped into the car.

12:41:32 - leg of accuser hanging out of door. this man carried her out to Kims car

[Scotswife]

"Anyone who thinks Nifong is sharp is clearly lacking sane judgement. He is the poster child for dumb asses everywhere."

I have no idea who the man is...whether he is a dumb ass or not.
Most people - smart and stupid, are self protective though and don't tend to place their jobs in jeapordy needlessly.