There definitely should be some remedy for malicious prosecution. At the very least, complete reimbursement of all attorneys fees if it is proven that the charges were completely false (but not based solely on a "not guilty" verdict).
But having prosecuted sex crimes I know how much we have to overcome to get a conviction despite the "blame the victim" mentality cases like this engender, as well as the difficulty with the "he said/she said" aspect. I've seen false claims and I made a tremendous effort to consider the case thoroughly before recommending charges be filed, but it's a dicey business.
This case completely crumbled from the start, even to us non-insiders, but I think Nifong was thoroughly blinded by the political ramifications of the case and since he's a 'Rat, this is par for the course with them.
Do you think Nifong would have gone to such lengths if he believed the students were guilty? He's going to such lengths precisely because he knows they're innocent; if they were guilty, such lengths wouldn't be necessary.
I'm glad to know you at least check out the facts before prosecuting. That is obviously not the case here in North Carolina. These people are slimy at best.
I'm glad to know you at least check out the facts before prosecuting. That is obviously not the case here in North Carolina. These people are slimy at best.