[Howlin]

DukeLax Ping!!

Let's see; is there anybody who hasn't been heard from in the last 24 hours?

There sure are a lot of people trying to get out in front of this parade, aren't there?

[JLS]

Yep, clearly behind the scenes and now out in public everyone is piling on to get Nifong to drop this mess before the next term starts.

[FreedomPoster]

>>There sure are a lot of people trying to get out in front of this parade, aren't there?

That really says it, doesn't it?

[OldFriend]

What I want to hear are demands for ALL charges to be dropped against these innocent students.

[nopardons]

bttt

[JoanOfArk]

http://www.heraldsun.com/durham/4-804014.cfm

Also Friday, a group of Durham citizens reportedly filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Justice Department asking for an investigation of the lacrosse case.

The complaint contends the alleged victim had her civil rights violated by lacrosse players' use of racial epithets and alleges that Duke has failed to respond properly to half a dozen campus rapes "over the past several years."

It also calls for hate crime charges to be lodged against Finnerty for his recent conviction in Washington, D.C., on charges stemming from a confrontation with a gay man.

Activist Victoria Peterson issued a press release announcing the complaint and said she faxed and mailed copies to the Justice Department on Friday.

No one at the Justice Department's press office or civil rights office was available Friday to confirm that the complaint had been filed. Peterson would not disclose the other members of the group.

[Jezebelle]

Thanks for the ping, Howlin.

Yes, the troops are massing on Nifong's every flank.

Squeeze play.

[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.

[Enterprise]

"There sure are a lot of people trying to get out in front of this parade, aren't there?"

If those in the back of the parade look hard enough, they'll see FreeRepublic at the front.

[sissyjane]

Good morning. Thanks for the ping.

[Sue Perkick]

LOL. The walls are closing in!

[Neverforget01]

Thanks as usual for the ping--You're the best!

[F.J. Mitchell]

Sadam yesterday, Nifing tomorrow.