Live Thread - Reid Seligmann's testimony in Duke/Nifong Case [Mike Nifong Resigns on the stand]

Live Thread - Fox News | 06-15-07 | Brytani

[Brytani]

I didn't see anything posted on this live testimony. Who's watching it and what are your thoughts?

[mykdsmom]

Anybody have any idea when a decision could be rendered? Has anyone heard a speculation by the media?

Fox am said that they thought it would come down some time today. Based on the statements I am hearing from the panel it sounds to me like they've already decided. I wouldn't be suprised if they announce it immediately after Nifong's lawyers are done fumbling and mumbling around trying their pitiful best to defend the indefensible.

[jiggyboy]

I’m hoping they get rid of this Freedman clown soon and then make a decision. I suppose they will go through the motions of going into chambers “to discuss the case and render our decision” for a couple of minutes.

It’s getting to be lunchtime there in NC I believe, that might be reason enough for the judge to ring the bell and put an end to this.

[jiggyboy]

I guess that’s not Tom Wolfe in the white suit in back of the prosecutor’s desk. Yd when they were showing the prosecutor I only saw the white suit from that camera angle.

[txrangerette]

On FNC earlier today it was reported possibly a verdict today, but left open that it could come later.

[TomGuy]

Fox am said that they thought it would come down some time today. Based on the statements I am hearing from the panel it sounds to me like they've already decided.

The panel does seem to have their decision made already. However, they will probably not issue/publish their decision for a week or so, just to give the appearance that they took time to deliberate and review the testimonies.

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I notice that both of Nifong's attorneys are being combative with the panel. That is stupid of them.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

They can fast until they reach one. I guarantee the families missed a few meals and so did their defense lawyers. Families probably lost a few, as well.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Good. I hope they are real combative so Nifong can’t come back and sue them for lack of a vigorous defense and the panel becomes disenchanted with any possibilty of “sympathy” for the “poor wittle sot.”

[razbinn]

ha ha ha ha...slimefong is STILL one thirsty bugger...glug glug glug gulp gulp gulp....PRICELESS!!!!!!!

[TomGuy]

Lunch break.

Deliberation.

Reconvene at 2:00.

[mykdsmom]

Lunch break until 2 pm at the earliest. Said that the panel will deliberate during lunch. May indicate a decision yet today, maybe this afternoon.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

“Deliberation”??? Okie, dokie. I’ll be home by then. I hope FOX covers any possible results.

[mykdsmom]

Can someone please tell me what they mean by phase 1 and phase 2?

[cookiedough]

Phase 1: Determining whether there were violations.

Phase 2: If so, determining the consequences of the violations.

[Wvoter]

Phase 1: presentation of damning evidence.

Phase II: Disbarment of Slimefong

[mykdsmom]

Thanks. It also sounds like they will hear testimony in the phase 2 portion. Basically like the sentencing phase of the trial where they hear testimony from witnesses how much this has affected their lives?

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Well, I think Phase 1 is pretty well nailed down.

I’m hoping Phase 2 will place those nails where they should be — in Nifong’s coffin. (I don’t mean that literally).

[cookiedough]

I hope so, and that’s what I gather from what the WRAL reporter said.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

Didn’t that happen with Dave? I thought that was what he testified to. Oh, no. Not more testimony. What else could they say — you only had to look at the faces of the mothers and fathers. If the panel can’t figure it out from there, then we are in the hands of fools.

[Brytani]

I was gone for most of the morning and missed the mornings testimony. Can anyone bring me up todate on the happenings?

[Constitutions Grandchild]

I wondered where you were. I’m glad you’re back. You’ll have to talk to the others, I have no speakers or video at the station I’m occupying today. Well, the panel will recess until 2 for lunch and deliberations. After that I’ll be dependent on FOX News for coverage.