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| US Rep asks DOJ to investigate DA Nifong in Duke Lacrosse "Rape" Case |
| 2006-12-12 |
| this has been a comic tragedy with an incompetent DA using his powers to incite racial biases for re-election votes IMHO. Durham-in-wonderland has been all over it, in lieu of actual investigation by the local media, and cowardly behavior by the Duke Admin and racial academianuts. Actual document here It's a mystery why no federal involvement has occurred thus far in the Duke case, as Mike Nifong engages in a blatant, and highly publicized, abuse of power. North Carolina congressman Walter Jones today demanded a Justice Department investigation of Nifong's misconduct, focusing on: 1) the district attorney's ordering the Durham Police to violate their own procedures and confine the April 4 lineup to suspects; 2) the district attorney's multiple procedurally improper and frequently misleading public statements. "After all," concludes Jones, "if the American people cannot trust those who they've empowered to pursue justice fairly, then hope for this democracy is lost." I hope the Justice Department treats Jones' request seriously, and launches the necessary inquiry. As both prosecutor and de facto police chief, Nifong has absolute control over Durham police officers or assistant district attorneys who might be inclined to report his misconduct. Only federal action can rectify this situation. |
| Posted by:Frank G |