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“Oh, crap!”
Says he learned on Dec. 13 when the defense filed motion for discovery. “I got the motion and I read over it and my first reaction was a variation of…
Discovery Law
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Completeness of the discovery items
Says he believed at the time he had given everything. Assumed, with quality of attorneys in the case, that they would be getting underlying data themselves. Says he told the…
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Court reconvenes
Nifong still on the stand. Discussing his policy on discovery during his career. Says he’s always believed in open-file discovery. Said if he was worried about turning something over then…
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Goodenow continues
Jean: What’s a prosecutor’s duty to ensure a document he files is truthful? Freedman objects. Overruled. Goodenow: Absolutely. Jean: What would be the effect of trials in NC if you…
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Nifong hangs up on Bannon
Now reading from the proposed order faxed to Nifong: Order says Nifong called Meehan’s report a “final report” and said there was nothing in addition to produce. Bannon said Nifong…
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Back from the break
The prosecution is continuing to discuss Nifong’s court actions in a September 2006 hearing regarding the DNA discovery. Brad Bannon reads from a Nifong letter that expresses concerns about the…
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Discovery request again
Meehan said Nifong said, “Go ahead and supply the files.” when Nifong notified him that the discovery motion had been approved. Freedman: He never told you how to testify on…
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Change of venue sought, story pulled from WRAL site
Defense attorneys for the Duke lacrosse players have asked for a change of venue. WRAL also had a story a few minutes ago saying that Judge Osmond Smith also has…
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The amazing Nifong strikes again
It turns out that the DNA of several men was found in the body and on the underwear of the Duke rape accuser, and none of it matched any of…