Accused Duke lacrosse player Reade Seligmann's attorneys want Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong thrown off the case
ABC News:
Today, they filed a legal motion specifically asking for it.
"DA Mike Nifong neglected his duty as a prosecutor to seek the truth and a fair prosecution," the defense's motion reads.
The motions were filed just 24 hours before Nifong's Tuesday election in which he's fighting to keep his seat. Nifong is being challenged by former prosecutor Freda Black and private lawyer Keith Bishop.
The motion argues that the election has affected Nifong's approach to the case and accuses him of using the Duke investigation to his political advantage.
"He [Nifong] created a conflict between his professional duties and the search for truth, and his personal vested interest in getting elected," the motion says.
If Nifong loses the election, he could be out of office before the rape trial begins.
Unequal Justice: Duke Lacrosse Team vs. Three (!) Minority Football Heroes
Man Denies Raping Duke Lacrosse Accuser
Was it rape? Duke case shows problem of prosecuting sex crimes
Lawyer: Duke rape charge just politics
posted by Adam Lawson @ 11:08 AM
2 comments
2 Comments:
: )
'Bout frigging time. He should also go before the Bar for his conduct, disbarred, and be brought up on any possible charges like malicious and wrongful prosecution. He's scum.
Post a Comment
<< Home