Himan said he and Gottlieb were with Mangum and Nifong asked to speak with her alone. This was Jan. 11. Himan said Nifong told her at this meeting that he was recusing himself, asked her if she still wanted to go through with it, he told her it was going to be hard. She said she’d call him with her decision. If she wanted to go through with it he said he was going to drop the charges, but if she wanted to continue he’d give it to the state Attorney Genreal’s office, Himan said.
Himan said he was part of the AG’s investigation. Was present when the special prosecutors interviewed Mangum. They questioned her about her inconsistencies. He said he was unaware of any discussion prior to Jan. 11 that Nifong may have had with Mangum. Himan says he agreed with the special prosecutor’s decision to dismiss charges. Why?: “Because she was lying.” He added: “I don’t know what happened at that house but I don’t think a sexual assault occurred.”
5:38 p.m.: They’ve decided to adjourn.
