[sodpoodle]

I don't think we can assign ulterior motives to other DAs and tarring them with the Nifong brush.

i.e. you cited the "Bar complaint" and the "case unraveling"...all recent events.

Legal processes take time...let's not repeat Nifong's "Rush to Judgement" shouldn't we expect more honorable behavior?

respectfully,
sp

[TommyDale]

The bar complaint dates back to April. It was only revealed this past week. They have known all along that Nifong violated several rules of conduct. There is no rush to judgment here, it is common knowledge that the legal system in North Carolina is corrupt.

[GladesGuru]

With all due respects, sodpoodle, America has been so abuse by its lawyers, both defense and prosecutors, adn those on the bench busy channeling the late, unlamented Judge Roy Bean, that they despise and fear both lawyers and the courts.

How long this Republic can stand when the citizens feel that way about the judicial branch is debatable. But, posting a puff piece about how Nifong worked his way up, followed by a plea to allow the lawyers to take their time does raise questions as to motivation on your part.

Just what of a "speedy trail" do you disagree with?

Once the data was made public about the withholding of exculpatory evidence (A FELONY, BY THE WAY! ! !) on the part of Nifong and his subordinates, criminal charges should have been filed.

To suggest that Nifong and his fellow "brothers in the law" be given many months to do to Nifong what would be done in a day or two to any citizen is to argue that lawyers are above the law and entitled to special treatment when the criminal acts come to light.

The de facto result of your argument is that Nifong would be given many months for his dastardly deeds to be forgotten by a compliant media and a legal profession not known for either ethical/legal behavior or a willingness to weed out the criminal amongst their profession.

Sorry. That dog don't hunt.

This entire case is a clear and concise argument for removal of prosecutorial immunity.

It is also a clear example of why America should enact laws doubling the penalties for any member of the Bar or any law enforcement officer who breaks the law in the course of their job.

Those to whom we delegate substantial power must be held accountable according to the severity of the trust they betrayed by their criminal acts.

[sissyjane]

Very good points. Thanks for the explanation.

[Jezebelle]

I agree with you to some extent, and have made similar statements, but I also think NC is exceptional in its lack of oversight coupled with very broad prosecutorial powers of the state's DAs. I think the other DAs fear losing the fullness of those unrestrained powers.