Posted on 12/12/2006 11:20:19 AM PST by Howlin
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A congressman wants a federal investigation into Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong and the way he has handled a rape investigation involving three Duke University lacrosse players.
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review the case, having accused Nifong of making prejudicial statements to the media and telling police to violate identification procedures.
In a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Jones also highlighted the fact that Nifong has never spoken directly with the accuser, a 27-year-old exotic dancer, about the case.
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Well, it's about time someone got on Nifong's back about this. The man is totally corrupt, and should be thrown out of office.
It's about time!!!
That's too bad. David Price should be doing this, but as a Democrat he's not allowed to question Nifong.
Isn't that the truth. Finally Walter Jones does SOMETHING about SOMETHING (besides French fries).
Prediction:
The guys accused aren't going to have to finish their studies, they're going to be rich beyond their wildest dreams of success in the business world when their lawyers get done with Nifong and the county.
Please.....he's MY congressman.....ugh!
Finally. Somebody needs to keep the heat and spotlight on that jerk Nifong.
I have often wondered what a citizen could do against a corrupt prosecutor, judge, police officer, etc.
It's about time!! I hope we see some results from it.
Ditto, I have found out more about the law in NC during this case than I did when I was a court reporter!
Evidently, neither the governor OR the AG can take this case over!
This is one case where I hope that's true. Nifong is the one who should be in jail.
While I completely agree that Nifong is a complete incompetent (at best), I hate to see the Feds brought in for a local/state issue.
Good for Congressman Jones, he is at least trying to do something regarding this fiasco.
Oh brother. He must be a black-hating hispanic with an ax to grind... one of Bush;s boys to the core. (/sarc/)
(copied from a post on another board) ---
Thank heaven for Congressman Jones!
Write, phone, or FAX him or his office and encourage him; and then CALL your own Congressman's local office (a FREE CALL!) or call him in DC (only a few cents!) ask him
to join with Jones!
(My only beef is why Jones is the ONLY member of Congress so far to act. They should ALL be involved in this if they really support civil rights, the constitution, and the right to a fair trial.
And also call for an investigation of Durham!)
Contact form for Congressman Jones (for North Carolinians) :
http://www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
Washington, DC Office:
Congressman Walter Jones
422 Cannon House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Phone: 202 225-3415
Fax: 202 225-3286
Greenville N.C. Office:
Congressman Walter Jones
1105-C Corporate Drive
Greenville, NC 27858-4211
Phone: 252-931-1003 or toll-free (in N.C. only) 800-351-1697
Fax: 252-931-1002
North Carolina
Gov. Mike Easley (D) 800-662-7952
Senate
Sen. Richard Burr ® Fax 202-228-2981
Sen. Elizabeth Dole ® Fax: 202-224-1100
More sites where you can find congressional emails :
http://www.webslingerz.com/jhoffman/congress-email.html
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
I hate to see it, too, but what are we here in NC to do, just sit back and watch this just because he's a DA?
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