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Today’s Herald-Sun, er, today: reports on the unsealed email sent by Ryan McFadyen and the resignation of Mike Pressler, both with all the quotes and reportage one might want to read about the case. They also report a statement by NCCU Chancellor James Ammons, in which he asks that Central students kindly refrain from beating on Cameron Crazies.
Related to this reporting is a brewing controversy about the timing of the unsealing of the warrant, during a period of self-imposed incommunicado by Righteous Townie DA Mike Nifong; the dukeobsrvr thinks the decision to unseal the warrant was driven by Nifong lacking confidence in his case, while the Herald-Sun attributes the release to pending legal action by the paper’s attorney.
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2 comments:
I predict::
Test results do not indicate that semen/hair/skin taken from complainant matches DNA from any of lacrosse team members.
Likely scenario:
DA Nifong announces there will be no charges filed.
Less likely scenario:
Nifong brings charges against one/two/three team members. Trial ensues.
In addition to testimony of complainant, state offers evidence:
That several of complainant’s personal possessions were left at the crime site
(From medical testimony) that complainant was involved in rough sex on night in question
Of email threatening death of strippers
In addition to testimony of defendants, Defense counsel offers evidence:
That first 911 caller had definite relationship with complainant.
That complainant had recently engaged in prostitution services through her escort service (to the consternation of certain Durham citizens)
That there is no photographic or medical evidence that complainant was beaten, kicked, or strangled.
Of exculpatory emails and oral statements made by defendants and other team members
Jury hangs.
another….