I find it personally difficult to feel any type sympathy for Mike Nifong. What he did was horrible, inexcusable and he got what he deserved, some may even say he didn't get enough. However his actions are not uncommon. I've have seen this type of behavior many times and in cases far more serious than this. I personally know of a young man (18) who was held in jail for 5 months on 1st Degree murder charges, and he was innocent. Not only was he innocent but the Prosecutor new he was innocent and drug his feet reviewing the evidence. So before you rush to judgment of anyone remember we are all innocent until proven guilty! It's a shame that Nifong couldn't remember this basic human right.
It's now being reported by the Boston Globe that Nifong is facing civil lawsuits from the Duke players and families who incurred millions in legal defense fees. They'll win their cases but never see a dime, but that shouldn't surprise anyone, should it?
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