The judge who is running this case before the AG took over is the judge who heard Nifong say he didn't know anything about the DNA.
And unfortunately for us, the State of North Carolina doesn't have a right to speedy trial law, among other things; this has been a real eye opener for us who live here.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed..."
I guess "speedy" is a very elastic term. Or maybe the accused are not entitled to a speedy trial in this case, because no crime was committed. At least, no rape or sexual assault.