Yes, that lineup is certainly going to be a big decision for a Judge. If he throws it out, the case is over. That's a biggin'
And, this from Kathleen Parker (Townhall):
"Coincidentally, around the same time Roberts was forming her new impression of what went down at the lacrosse party, a judge excused Roberts from having to pay a 15 percent fee to a bonding agent. Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong, who is prosecuting the two Duke sophomores charged with raping the first dancer, signed off on the agreement.
I can't say (Kim) Roberts is getting favorable treatment for becoming a better prosecution witness. I was not in the lawyer's office when it happened. So I can't say a transaction occurred - and I never will. In all honesty, I think somebody did something ... that's my honest-to-God impression.
It coulda happened. Or not."
Good editorial: http://townhall.com/print/print_story.php?sid=195109&loc=/opinion/columns/kathleenparker/2006/04/26/195109.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2423150
Updated: April 27, 2006, 2:18 AM ET
Duke lacrosse players cite money dispute
ESPN.com news services
Several Duke lacrosse players who say they were at a team party the night of the alleged rape of a 27-year-old woman have told ESPN's George Smith that an argument over money and the amount of time two exotic dancers were expected to perform was at the center of a dispute that night.
The players, who agreed to speak with ESPN on the condition their names not be used, also admitted that slurs and bad language were used by some players and the dancers during the argument.
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The players, who would not go on camera, also would not discuss many details about the case or answer more specific questions about exactly what happened.
But they told ESPN's Smith that not all 47 players were at the party at the time the woman said she was raped; some had already left. The players told Smith they admit it was foolish to have the party, but deny that any rape occurred. They also believe the two students charged so far will not be convicted.
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