In this season of kindness the justice seekers who support the three young men framed by DA Mike Nifong and certain Durham Police officers will be able to say at least one nice thing about Bob Ashley’s Herald Sun. Joan Collins, who writes the outstanding Profiles in Courage series, has written a fine letter which the Durham Herald Sun published today.
The H-S has an unusual policy regarding the length of time letter remain ‘up’ at its online site, Some letters stay up only for a few days; others are there for weeks, To assure people six months down the road will have a chance to read Joan’s letter, I’m publishing it in full here.
John
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Lacrosse case erodes trust in justice system
Recently, U.S. Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina wrote to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales requesting the Department of Justice review Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's actions to determine whether they constitute prosecutorial misconduct and whether the rights of Duke lacrosse players Collin Finnerty, Dave Evans and Reade Seligmann have been violated. Jones was the first congressman or senator to have the courage to do this and I commend him.
I can think of no better time for government to help three families, namely the Finnerty, Seligmann and Evans families, than right now. It does not just take a village to raise our children. It takes a nation.
What is going on in Durham is not just a North Carolina issue. It is a national issue and a national disgrace. It affects all Americans who treasure our liberties and have faith in our justice system. If we lose that, we can lose everything. What will become of our country?
In this season of peace and hope, I am praying that other political leaders will have the courage to join Jones in requesting an investigation by the Department of Justice. Our nation is watching and waiting.
Joan M. Collins
Garden City, NY
December 22, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
H-S Publishes Collins’ Letter
Posted by JWM at 6:34 AM
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BREAKING NEWS!!
NIfong moves to drop the charges against the players!!!
Rush broke it on his show.
I am looking forward to details from you.
Unfortunately this is becoming an all too often trend where justice, common sense, and fairplay aren't being practiced by prosecutors. They only look at conviction rates and do I have an opportunity to get a conviction or a plea. Unfortunately, many young people end up being the victims of this type of win at all costs justice system. Many things that were overlooked or at the most sternly reprimanded are now being prosecuted to beyond the fullest extent of the law. I am glad that I am not growing up in this atmosphere.
hbryan
I've heard that when a DA or cop ends up in the slammer, the experience is usually an especially unpleasant one. Let's hope that Nifong and his cronies find out. But Duke also needs to clean out the disgraced university administration, starting with Brodhead. I'm a Duke alum, and when I got my usual call from the development office asking for money, I just laughed at them. Not one cent ever again until they give that bunch the old heave-ho.
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