[Kenny Bunk]

Why is the PD emerging unscathed in this sordid episode?

IMHO, they colluded with Nifong and displayed prejudice and a lack of professionalism.

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Why is the PD emerging unscathed in this sordid episode?

While I agree with you 110%, in principle: the Special prosecutor's assigned duty, re: this specific report, was not to investigate the Durham PD; but, rather, to explain the "whys" behind the (long overdue, IMHO) dropping of charges against Seligmann, et. al.

[wmc-50]

Allow me to expound on that issue. I retired from the WInston-Salem PD in 2005 with 25 years service. My final job assignment was as an Sergeant in the Internal Affairs Unit. I also served as a Detective with the department for seven years.

The Durham PD should most certainly be conducting an Internal Investigation into the photo line-up procedures used in this case. Their officers absolutely used improper line-up procedures. They violated their own departmental policies and every training guideline I've ever heard of regarding presentation of a line-up.

I would call the process they used "shooting fish in a barrel." Who did they think she would pick out of such a suggestive line-up?

Of course, it will be a “personnel matter” and not be disclosed unless ordered by a court order.