Comments on: Congressman’s Request to DOJ: Investigate Mike Nifong

By: The Monster

The Monster — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:50:44 +0000

When Susan Estrich says it’s so blatant that the judge should remove Nifong from the case, you know there’s no defense for his actions.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,237084,00.html

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:14:49 +0000

Lawyer was drunk, not possible to have hearing on Tuesday, best we can hope for is the filing of a formal complaint, which Nifungu has 20 days to respond to. Merry Christmas Kemp

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:22:03 +0000

To All,

I don’t know what to make of this, but I am passing it along to everyone. I posted earlier that I had heard Nifungu would be facing Bar summons before Christmas, and Sat I had heard that that summons had been postponed to add more serious charges. At lunch today a lawyer friend, sorry to admit that, told me the Nifungu would appear before the Bar Disciplinary committee, TOMORROW, TUES the 19th., and that he had already been served with his summons. Who knows what is going on, but it is not good for Nifungu, that’s for sure. Disbarment is what I think will happen, but he gets to appeal the verdict to NC Supreme Court, I am told he will be wasting his time. I don’t know how soon such action takes affect, that is does he get to keep his license while he appeals, or is he busted right then. Fun Fun Fun

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:52:37 +0000

Here’s a link to the SNL skit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQe40ycRQ0s

You got love this, what a great Christmas present for the boys.

NOW, if the NY Times would just report some facts and get the liberals mad, nifungu would be toast.

By: Mary Katharine Ham

Mary Katharine Ham — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:47:35 +0000

How Much of a Joke is Mike Nifong?

Even SNL made him funny. Actually, this segment would be a lot funnier if it weren’t so tragically true. Take a bow, Durham. Gotta love the ol’ hometown.

By: Jd

Jd — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:01:13 +0000

The witchhunters that are employees of Duke need to be hunted in return. They were trying to set an example and an example needs to be made of them. Nationally. There is no better opportunity than this. Also Nifong fits this same pair of shoes. This collective corruption of integrity needs to be scoured out of North Carolina. Why would any well reasoned parent send their child to Duke?

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 03:12:58 +0000

Belle,
Durham has always been sort of the hell hole of the state. I don’t have the space to tell you all the stories. Think about this, Durham police, I believe, have not arrested anyone for prostitution in five years? Think someone is getting paid off? Actually it’s the only town in the nation with no whores, they’re all “dancers”. Local ABC stores, we have controlled liquor sales in NC, had to be taken over by state. $100’s of thousands were missing. After the Tobacco plants closed, the only thing to do in Durham is work for Duke, NCCU or work for the government, or welfare, or maybe dance? If Duke moved, this place would be Camden, NJ, only poorer.

By: Belle

Belle — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:19:04 +0000

Kemp, is there any possibility that other cases may have been treated in similar fashion? Aren’t the powers that be in Durham concerned that the events in this case may release an avalanche of similar complaints? Why does it seem to take so long to expose what most of us believe has happened here?
PS- I’m willing to give NC BBQ another try if you can recommend a place!

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 01:58:08 +0000

As a Duke parent, with a pledge, I’ll try it. I’ll bet they won’t buy it and want my money. Will let you know SOON. Kemp

By: Seahawk

Seahawk — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:23:23 +0000

#69 I have a modest suggestion. Great idea! The costs for the defendants in this endless nightmare are staggering. (By way of comparison, in California a case must be brought to trial within 60 days or else the charges must be dropped.) But this case will have gone on 11 months by the time of the next hearing in February; and still the major defense motions have yet to be heard, and the defendants have yet to be informed of the specifics of the charges against them (no Bill of Particulars). The Judge may now be happy to take a holiday break, but the indicted players and their families can't take a holiday from their own endless ordeal. And worse : The DA knew he had no case on April 10, when the DNA results came back. But he still indicted, on April 17 (having avoided an evidence hearing, which would have ended the case.) This is nothing more than a frame-up based on false and misleading statements by all concerned with the prosecution; and it's long past time to put the stake through its heart, or for the feds (uninterested souls that they are) to intervene.

By: SteveDinMD

SteveDinMD — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:17:12 +0000

On any number of blogs, many Duke alumni have wondered whether Duke’s response to the rape hoax and the plight of the three accused should in any way alter their plans for making financial contributions to the University. I have a modest suggestion. Those who are truly horrified by the University’s actions over these many months might consider making ALL their donations through the 3 young men’s legal defense fund, and allowing any residuals above and beyond whatever might be necessary to defend the case to be used for the “betterment of Duke University.” Furthermore, I’d encourage them to respond directly to the Board of Trustees, in writing, to any direct solicitations for contributions, describing the actions they’re taking and the reasons behind them. The most important thing in repairing Duke’s reputation and ensuring its long term success will be to win acquittals for 3 accused, and the best way to enlist the University’s active support in this enterprise will be to tie its financial interests to that outcome.

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 04:10:32 +0000

Hello all,
I just returned from a party, it is Christmas. A Federal Judge(old friend) said that the middle district of NC’s US Attorney(USA) had opened a file on the Durham affair in May. He made it clear that everything Nifungu does is being watched. If you want to suggest to the Middle District USA that she take some action, you might give her a call: Anna Mills S. Wagoner, 336-333-5351. She is the USA that will, hopefully, file against Nifungu for any violations of US code or Civil rights.

I won’t argue with Steve, we are held hostage in NC to the minority vote, which keeps one party rule in power. Until the GOP can attract Black votes, 30% of NC’s total, NC will continue to have problems. Case in point, Frank Ballance, former Black US Congressman steals $100,000 in US funds, gets convicted, but now says he shouldn’t have to do his time in the slammer, go figure that logic?
That is the mindset of a lot of folks in Durham.

By: Belle

Belle — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:41:08 +0000

Steve, no doubt that excellent NC BBQ you make is made with a Georgia recipe. Now, about those crab cakes……

By: SteveDinMD

SteveDinMD — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:34:32 +0000

TaterCon: I’m certain there are many fine North Carolinans, yourself and Kemp among them. I can’t discern, though, whether y’all constitute anything approaching a majority. How could the judicial system have gotten to its current state of disrepair if that were the case? Is there really NO verbatim record of grand jury proceedings?? It’s UNbeLIEVable!

My current view is that you, Kemp, and the other good citizens down there are being held hostage in an insane asylum. If the rest of us across the country initiate harsh sanctions against NC, it will not be out of malice. We would only do so to emancipate you all, and to prevent North Carolina injustice from insinuating itself into our own lives through the workings of Constitutional irony.

Be advised, too, that in any ensuing crab cake/barbecue war, I stand well prepared! I make a truly excellent NC-style barbecue here at home. There’s no doubt but that I can wait you out! %^)

By: kempermanx

kempermanx — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 22:25:22 +0000

Belle,
Ga BBQ is really not that bad if you are in to shoe leather overcooked. Merry Christmas