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April 10, 2006

An Ugly Case Takes A Stunning Turn

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omorrow promises to be a tough day in Durham, NC.

Posted by Eric at April 10, 2006 8:02 PM

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but nifong is proceeding with charges against three of the players according to WRAL.... what's going on? what kind of DNA was sought and from where--was it simply looking for semen (meaning if the men wore condoms the test is inconclusive?)

[ELM: No, Kate, from what I read, the test was considerably broader than that, looking not just for semen but also lubricant and latex residue. I also read somewhere that samples were taken from all over the complainant's body.]

Posted by: kate reder at April 10, 2006 11:30 PM

god forbid this young woman was lying about the rape, but the lack of DNA evidence is very significant.

i note that wade smith and joe cheshire keep saying "no sexual assault" took place -- they don't say no assault at all.

Posted by: nc_litigator at April 11, 2006 10:44 AM

Common people! Nifong has to keep this up 'til at least May 2nd!

Posted by: johna at April 12, 2006 5:53 PM