[supercat]

I don't care if she accused 'little green men', if she hadn't made the accusation Nifong wouldn't be involved. She is just as guilty.

She bears some of the blame, sure. But were it not for the grossly unreasonable actions of Nifong, there might have been no case, either. On the other hand, Nifong's actions suggest a strong disposition toward railroading innocent people that some other circumstance may well have occurred had this one not. It may never be possible to know, ultimately, how many people owe their freedom to CGM regardless of her intentions.

[chesley]

It may never be possible to know, ultimately, how many people owe their freedom to CGM regardless of her intentions. Sorry, you don't get any moral credit if your malicious actions unexpectedly have a good side effect. The woman desrves some serious time in prison.