Looking at an email sent at his direction asking for any info on the “victim.” Says any detail may help them with the case, even insignificant ones.
On March 27 he then began making statements to the media, without seeing any reports or “insignificant” details. Brocker: Even though the officers said she had changed her story you still made these statements. Nifong: Yes. I hadn’t read the reports.
Also made statements without seeing a report on any physical evidence, but still made his personal opinions known on the case. Nifong: Yes, and I’ve said that was wrong.
On March 29, says Brocker, you said he was convinced a rape occurred and that it happened at 610 N. Buchanan. Said it two other times to the media: that there was no doubt a rape occurred. Nifong: Yes, that’s correct.
On May 3, says Brocker, the day after his primary victory, he said he was confident a rape took place. Nifong doesn’t argue that. At this time, says Brocker, two lacrosse players had already been indicted. Nifong: That’s right. Brocker: And you hadn’t even spoken to Mangum yet. Nifong: Yes. Says he believed the people who told him that.
Brocker: You’ve never used the word alleged in relation to this case. Nifong: I’m willing to accept that representation.
Brocker: On July 28 you held a press conference. You said the media didn’t even want to speak to him before this case. Nifong: If you say so. Brocker: Made similar statement at NCCU. Nifong: If you say it’s in the record.
