Duke Boys. Do you think the DA is wrong in not talking to the defense? R they being treated fairly?
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Whether or not they are being treated fairly, the defense has made the mistake of attempting to try the case through the media with leaks and constant interviews.  They shouldn't expect the DA to treat them with the usual respect since they "fired the first shot" when they violated etiquette.  The true story won't be known for a long time now that it has become a circus.  If they felt the DA's case was full of flaws and unfairly pointed a finger at the players, they should have let it go to trial without saying a word to the media.  Every defense will say that those conditions exist but to go right to the media with it potentially taints any jury and makes the case drag on far longer than it would have otherwise done.
1001032
probably not put away---one persons word against 3 others...but one wonders....did this 17yr old have bruises etc...why did the police arrest....and did anyone else see it?
1070250
Three Duke University Lacrosse players were accused of raping an African American exotic dancer.  The alleged victim is currently facing severe credibility problems because her story is not corroborating with the evidence.  \n\nThe DA, Mike Nifong, is under fire for pursuing this very weak case during his election season to boost support from the black community.  Indeed, the community just reelected him.\n\nThis he-said-she-said battle is developing into a perfect storm of a legal case because it involves race, sex, an elite university, and rocky town-gown relations.
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i think it is disgraceful!!-we have lost the freedom of speech in the UK and are now being forced to bow down and comply with the wishes of individuals and organizations who preach racial hatred far louder than the two gentlemen to which you refer. when you consider that certain characters were allowed to preach hatred on the streets of london only a few months ago unmolested by the law only serves to fuel my disgust and contempt for this puppet government. the only reason the two gentlemen are in court is because certain government officials know they have ballsed up on the asylum issue and all they want to do is bury their head in the sand and pretend its not happening-well i am afraid it is. and but for the two men in the dock no-one would know the truth. i wish them good luck.
160754
im sure everyone has their own opinon, in mine i would have to agree with you. the police just have this cocky way of doing things...why? bc they wear a uniform. in my home town a few weeks ago two officers shot and killed an african american man. they were both white. they went to arrest him with a warrant of violation of probation. why were there two guys? they say he ran inside and hid in the bathroom with a shot gun. come to find out he didnt even own a gun and was babysitting his 5 year old nephew.... they shot him while he was holding his nephew....thats screwed up...
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Mason's punisment is all wrong in my opinion.\nHow has he got off unpunished for what he did to Long?\nIm all for a bit of biff so I dont think he should be punished for punching Fielden,  Its just part of the game,\nElbow to the head however is not.
378077
Eventually, but not anytime soon.  Duke is my favorite team but I can't believe he is stealing so many player of the year awards from Adam Morrison.  Redick didnt put the team on his back as Morrison did, he just lived in the glory (until he got into that awful slump).  The girls have been talking about him all year, and so I dont think he is getting married, matter of fact, I think he might have split up from his girlfriend.
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So the next time some liberal D&D player comes in and starts smoking you and your students "Professor", we'll just stand outside and protest like a bunch of liberla p*ssy's and see if you want us to pick up our guns to help you.\n\nI don't want to hear another pascifist scream for help as they are having their head crushed by some other democratic "victim".  I think once again, we just whip out the protest signs and discuss the pros and cons of him stopping.\n\nProfessor my *ss, you're no stinking professor.  On second thought, you are probaly the "head" of the department.\n\nEven though my answer is the best, take you 10 points and shove it.\n\nG - wrong again baby - what are you going for a record or something.  Partial birth is before the court right now.  \n\nThere are already moves at the state level for anti abortion legislation in a number of states.  If you knew anything, (which apparently you don't) you would know that is where all matters start before they are taken by the supreme court.  The process started about 18 months ago and is working it's way up the ladder ya mo.
795223
Less then the NAACP would want you to believe. I live in Jersey and when the scandal broke we all questioned one thing. Almost everyone complaining of racial profiling was found to be in the act of violating the LAW.... Drugs, Guns, you name it......
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If you have been notified by subpoena or summons you have to appear in court. If you do not appear then you are in contempt and a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest - this is not a good thing.\n\nA defendent has the right to face his accuser in a timely manner and in good faith. The prosecutor will likely make the case on your behalf, but counsel for the defendent has the right to cross-examine you on evidence that you provide.\n\nUnless the prosecutor decides not to proceed because it is not in the public interest, or there is little likelihood of conviction, you need to go to court.  \n\nIf I were you, and felt the way that you say you do, I would call up the prosecutor's office (the DA) and tell them how you feel.
672544
Not everyone is against him. Only those who are jealous. Regardless,of the steroid issue. Others just haven't been caught. Those ones that are pointing the finger are the ones probably under investigation or the ones that have fear of being caught have a guilty conscience. His attitude? Don't know the guy to judge him.
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I'm no lawyer, and I know very little about the American justice system, but I doubt a DA can bring charges of Treason against our old friend* George W. Bush.\n\n\n*By friend, I mean scum-sucking peon.
128005
They are officers of the court, they are also actors in a deceptive charade. If you currently have a legal issue realize that ALL lawyers, defense included have sworn an oath of loyalty to the court, not you! they are in reality double-agents for the court, understand that once having been arrested/ticketed the court is obligated to convict you, otherwise you have been violated and they are responsible. So generally defense lawyers merely put on a show, often a sad one, that they are defending you, sure they will rant and rave but verbal argument means nothing at court, it all is in the documents, and that is how so many truly guiltless people are tricked out of thousands of dollars! If you trust in the legal system you will be convicted most especially if you are innocent. I've found good advice available at outlaws legal service on the web, realize outlaw does not mean criminal as generally thought, it means someone denied equal protection under the law!
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You need to do a little research and think about these incidents for yourself instead of letting the media spoon feed you their bias ideas. \n\n1. I trust the words of the police more than i do some scum bag drug addict informant who could be lying about it being a cover up. Even if it was a lie, the woman began SHOOTING AT POLICE when they started up her porch. The police RETURNED FIRE. \n\n2. The boy in the school weighs 200 pounds and was in the process of violently attacking a female school mate. The policewoman weighed about 125 pounds and was about 5'2. The boy would not comply with verbal commands to stop. Would you rather the boy be striked with a baton? Or maced? Tazing is much safer than those. Or would you prefer the officer just watch this 200 lb boy beat a fellow female student (and by the way he was not 6 years old, he was in 6th grade.)\n\n3. The man in NY infered that he had a gun to 2 undercover NYPD officers. He then stormed to his car saying that he was going to get his gun. The NYPD officers then identified themselves as police officers and told them to turn off the engine. The man inside the car ran hit one of the NYPD officers with his car, and struck a NYPD vehicle. He was clearly trying to run the officer down. So the NYPD officers used deadly force against a deadly threat ( the person in control of a 2000 pound moving object). THAT is why.
915419
I would listen to the D.A in this case. Unless there is absolutley NO proof or enough evidence, I'd say the DA knows what they are talking about. Bless your heart and I hope everything works out for you.
939266
Yes i agree. So what if he forgives them. If they are not prosecuted they will do it to someone else. He has no right to allow that to happen to someone else. Perhaps he would feel different if he knew it would be his wife or children that would go through it if he does not testify. In my book it makes him as bad as them.
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Oh yeah, they deserve a break.  Poor little misunderstood boys.  They are only here for a better life.  They aren't doing anything wrong.  You must be racist.\nI SAY LET EM ROT.  IF THEY WANT THE AMERICAN DREAM, OBEY THE LAWS.  LITTLE CREEPS.