[don'tbedenied]

"Nifong is the one who described this thing in such incendiary terms from the start that it was impossible to ignore."

This is a line of reasoning that is not wholly without merit. But after the DNA evidence came out, any thoughtful reporter should have smelled a rat. There just had to be DNA if the "rape" happened as described by Nifong.

[maggief]

The NO bought Nifong's spin, ready to pounce on the Duke "elite." So much for investigative reporting.

Here's an angle, or three ...

Perhaps report where the hell Chalmers has been during all of this and why is Baker running the show. Or, what is Baker's relationship to Clement. Maybe report on other sweetheart deals between Clement's brother-in-law and the city, and his involvement with strip clubs.