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.
NandO Exec Ed. Melanie Sill has replied to the recent activity on her blog site...
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/editor/index.php?title=duke_lacrosse_comments_1&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments
Also a couple of new comments on Ruth's blog...
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/ruth/index.php?title=more_lovenotes_from_my_fans_re_duke&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments