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I don't understand how that is possible since the plaintiffs can initiate discovery on their own and there are supposed to be case management conferences with the court along the way.

Except it ain't working here. The defendants 3 years ago moved to dismiss and the judge has yet to rule on those motions. Meanwhile, absolutely nothing else has happened. It is all chronicled over at Liestoppers forum.

Has Nifong been subpoenaed/deposed yet?

No

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I happen to agree with the defendents position. They should not be forced into expensive discovery until the judge rules on their motions to dismiss.

The judge in this case seems to be the root problem as it shouldn't take three years to rule on such a motion. Too bad the article doesn't focus on him.