Panel has just come back in. Ready to proceed. Freedman addresses first.

Nifong has told Freedman that disbarment is the appropriate punishment in this case and he waives all right of appeal.

[David Crabtree just broke in to tell us what we just saw. Then he said, “Let’s listen in.” D’oh!]

Williamson: Panel still has to decide if they think disbarment is the appropriate action. They will go deliberate and be back by 5:45 or later.

In recess again.

Dan Boyce on WRAL: They WILL disbar him. But says there are going to be some outraged people that he would wait until the last minute to tender his license.