Here’s the letter from the Seligmann family (PDF) responding to Duke’s offer to reinstate Reade “in good standing.” If I were Duke, Mike Nifong and the stripper I’d worry a bit about the phrase I’ve put in boldface:
The past nine months have been a very difficult time for our family. We are grateful and appreciative to those who have supported us during this time, and particularly the outpouring of support that we have received from Duke alumni.
We appreciate the recent comments by Duke University President Broadhead, questioning the basis for the remaining charges against Reade and Mr. Nifong’s conduct in ever bringing these charges. We are also glad that Duke University has now made it clear that Reade is welcome to return to the University and look forward to the day that he can return to living a normal life and continuing his education as a full-time student.
By now it should be plain to any person who has any objectivity that the charges against Reade are transparently false. Reade is absolutely innocent and we will continue to fight this injustice. We are not going to rest until Reade’s good name has been cleared and those who have been responsible for this injustice have been held fully accountable.
Reade Seligmann
Kathy Seligmann
Philip Seligmann
