He’s semi-retired Superior Court judge in Durham County. Former Durham DA. Has known Nifong since he started in Superior Court in Durham.
This is Nifong’s character witness. Says Nifong is outstanding.
Freedman asks him about his view of Nifong’s approach to discovery. He says he’s an old-timer who didn’t believe in open-file discovery because every time he used it he had to try a case. “I viewed it as a failure.” Nifong disagreed with him on this, “And I was appalled.”
No more questions from Freedman.
Jean: Are you saying Mike Nifong presently has a reputation for honesty in Durham? Brannon: I believe he does. Jean: No further questions.
Now taking a short break.
