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- I don't understand why this case has gone as far as it has. There is no DNA evidence, the line up was not legit, the other dancer is saying that nothing happened. Helllloooo?
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- amwprof1, your comment is perfect. The people of that community need to recognize the harm this man is doing and take care of business on election day.
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- I was shocked by the whole story. It's really sad that this has been exploited. If they hadn't been wealthy white boys raping a black girl, it probably wouldn't have made the headlines. If they had been black boys raping a white girl, they'd already be in jail.
This DA has obviously made the decision that his job is more important than the lives of any of the players, Duke University, or the criminal justice system. This whole incident reeks of misconduct and corruption.
Maybe there's a little bit of good in the long run. The next time I serve on a jury, I will be far more likely to believe the defendent and far more suspicious of the prosecutor. I used to believe that the prosecutor wouldn't have gone to trial unless he/she were exteremely confident that the defendent(s) were guilty.
This whole situation is so sad for everyone. - Reply to this comment
- I have followed this case on and off since the beginning, particularly because I find it bizarre that this is happening in THIS country, in THIS day and age. Consistently, we hear the DA being described as having "run wild" or "run amok". He has to be one of the most disgustingly dishonest and vulgar humans to walk this earth. He was appointed over an obviously more qualified female attorney and has broken every rule of decency to remain in office by pandering to the fears and prejudices of the African American voter group. If these voters choose to allow this man to continue in office, don't they know that they have given him the right to go after them or theirs in the same lawless manner? Shame on the governor for making this appointment, and shame on the people of Durham, the leadership at Duke and the governor who appointed this very shrewd nutcase. I would NEVER consider Duke as a choice for my children nor anyone that I would encounter.
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- Colin Finnerty never beat the *** out of the man. He actually never touched him, one of his friends did - that was established in court. No one thought anyone was gay, they used the word "gay" the way many kids do today. Kids say "you"re gay", "that's so gay", etc. You might not approve of that, but it is a commonly used expression, and doesn't mean someone is homophobic. By the way, the conviction will be removed from his record if he does the community service and stays out of trouble. In addition, how many first time offenders are confronted by multiple ADA's to handle a simple assault case. Furthermore, he was banned from G-town. With the crime statistics in the D.C., I would love to know how many people have been banned from G-town for drinking and having an argument outside a bar. Somehow, I think Finnerty is the only one. The punishment definitely didn't fit the "crime". No wonder Finnerty is frightened of the results of a Durham trial.
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- Katieh,
I'm glad that even if Colin Finnerty is exonerated, that he at least has suffered the consequences for his assault on a man in Washington, DC. In this case, he was drunk and accused this man of being a homosexual before he beat the *** out of him. This fellow Finnerty, was given probation and was probably going to have the case thrown out due it being his first offense. Because of the rape scandal, the prosecution decided to move forward and indicted him on assault. He deserves that this conviction will follow him for the rest of his life. If you're smart, I'd recommend you walk the other way if you see him at night especially if he's drunk. - Reply to this comment
- Dear Mr. Ed Bradley,
You followed the brave example of Edward R. Murrow and have now become a hero for standing up for deeper convictions about right and wrong. CBS has a great history, and your shining example should be right at the top.
Good night, and good luck! - Reply to this comment
- "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" -Martine Luther King
If we don't stand up for this injustice in Durham
it will happen over again.
Professor Coleman from Duke was right when he said if this is allowed to happen to these young men, what will happen to poor black young men.
I would like to add what would happen if these
were poor whites or middle class black and white
without financial resources to fight.
This is about injustice for ALL.
Rich or poor, black or white. - Reply to this comment
- I am appalled at the actions of Nifong. I work for, and love, this great institution and I don't think there is a shred of credible evidence against these three young men. There is a mountain of "reasonable" doubt against the accusor starting back when she tried to pull this prank some 10 years ago. Nothing came of that time, but I fear, even being proven innocent, will follow these young fellows for the rest of their lives. By the way, I didn't think we had to "prove innocense" in our legal system. That's as much a crock as this whole case is.
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- BTW, Sunkist, I've been attacking ARGUMENTS, not people. It's YOU (because you have so support for your ARGUMENT) that started the whole "attack the man" (ad hominem) arguments.
Whatever, little man!
Oh, I believe you were guilty too, you just escaped justice that is all. Happens all the time, afterall OJ was a guilty man framed by DNA claims. I guess we have to wait for the prosecution to deliver their case. - Reply to this comment
