Without a doubt the medical research being done at Duke Hospital will
never outweigh the damage tobacco has done, but it's a step in the
right direction.

Of course Nifong was elected, but like some other people not by a
majority of us. The good news, as I've stated, is there has been a
correction. It's not the total answer and n3ever will be, but part of
it.

Even better is that now in this state, ad I hope elsewhere, it's
recognized that although the Duke players 'won' because their families
had the resources to defende them, others with less deserve the same
treatment. Part of the language heard in our courts is "to be
Nifonged" and juries are listening.

Any civil judgements leveled against him, by the way, will be his
problem. The protection and pockets of the taxpayers are protected
here because he did not act in good faith. He is VERY exposed.




On Jun 17, 11:54 am, "TMOliver" wrote:
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oups.com...

Sometimes there is hope, however. Where we live, in Durham NC, the NC
bar association came down hard on Durham County DA Mike Nifong because
he ignored the presumption of innocence. His disbarment is the most
severe measure the association can take against him.

Mifong's problems are just starting. Now there is likely to be civil
and criminal charges brought against him.

My husband and I hope to soon to have the place where we live known
for its science and medicine, and not a rogue DA.

You do understand that Durham and Duke existed for decades only because of
profits from growing tobacco and selling cigarettes, a bit of an
equivocating issue in your moral stance.....

....and youall did elect the guy, so don't disclaim responsibility. The
lawsuits by the lacrosse players will be against the county, and you as
taxpayers will have to pay for the defense and any settlements. They may
sue the exDA personally, but his pockets are likely shallow, whereas the
County (if he was the County DA, as in most states) will be the deep pocket
defendant in civil actions.

The local paper hasn't mentioned that?

TMO