[Constitutions Grandchild]

I may be the only person who feels this way -- no problem -- but I think the case MUST go to trial, Crystal must appear on the stand for cross-examination, the case must be aired in a completely open forum to the black community and this has got to be a major shot across the bow of anyone who will try to play the system. It will also be necessary for these young men to pick up and restore their lives. Their civil suits, their innocence and the rest depend on a complete airing of this or there is going to be a smell of foul about this. Just my opinion.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

I couldn't get my son to agree to what I'm recommending to the Duke Three, but he should have listened to me. I am sorry for Crystal (as I was for my son's accuser), because she will have to be destroyed completely on cross, but it will be necessary to erase and mitigate the damage -- otherwise, there will always be a Big Al to say, "I know sumthin went on that night." I wouldn't want that over my kid's head after a million dollar defense.

[luv2ski]

I may be the only person who feels this way -- no problem -- but I think the case MUST go to trial, Crystal must appear on the stand for cross-examination, the case must be aired in a completely open forum to the black community and this has got to be a major shot across the bow of anyone who will try to play the system. It will also be necessary for these young men to pick up and restore their lives. Their civil suits, their innocence and the rest depend on a complete airing of this or there is going to be a smell of foul about this. Just my opinion.

She is scheduled to testify the week of Feb 5. Defense will have ample opportunity to discredit her then. It doesn't have to go to trial to accomplish that.

[supercat]

I may be the only person who feels this way -- no problem -- but I think the case MUST go to trial, Crystal must appear on the stand for cross-examination, the case must be aired in a completely open forum to the black community and this has got to be a major shot across the bow of anyone who will try to play the system.

Is there any reason why having Crystal take the stand in a trial against Finnerty et al. is better than having her take the stand in a trial against Nifong?