Duke Prosecutor Disbarred

Heibges · 06-16-2007, 04:40 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,283282,00.html

As much as I hate preppy lacrosse players.....

Syxx_Killer · 06-16-2007, 05:06 PM

He put those innocent guys through hell the last year or so. I'm glad (was hoping) he got disbarred.

Heibges · 06-16-2007, 05:19 PM

If I remember correctly, this guy was going to run for some political office. Luckily, this will put a stop to that too.

August · 06-16-2007, 05:37 PM

This is why District Attorneys should not be elected. The temptation to railroad some poor schmuck in order to make the voters think they're doing a good job is just too great.

bradclark1 · 06-16-2007, 05:51 PM

Good! Thats all I have to say, just Good!

diver · 06-17-2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heibges

As much as I hate preppy lacrosse players.....

Hey thanks, we love you too.

disbarred? this schmuck got off easy. Ruined careers, lives, reputations, and a strong sports program upon which kids had thier futures riding. He should be thrown into jail, hell make up some crackpot charge, it would be ironic justice to see this guys life ruined by abuse of the legal system. Couldnt happen to somebody more deserving.

What kind of a legal system has elected DA's anyway, it may be a paradox but that is very un-democratic imho?

now you've got me started

bradclark1 · 06-17-2007, 12:58 PM

He still might go to jail. They are deciding if he should face criminal charges.

geetrue · 06-17-2007, 01:20 PM

I wonder how many times this has happened in modern history and never got caught?

Ego, vanity, power, lie, lie, lie ... at least he told the truth when it was his turn to be in a court of law.

How come the judge didn't step in and say you have no case ... or have I seen too many Perry Mason shows?

dean_acheson · 06-17-2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

This is why District Attorneys should not be elected. The temptation to railroad some poor schmuck in order to make the voters think they're doing a good job is just too great.

August, this guy was appointed, he railroaded these guys to GET elected.

That is part of the reason that DA's should be elected. You at least have to have the ability to talk to people and appear fair.

Maybe that is my opinion b/c I am biased as all git-out.

Heibges · 06-17-2007, 06:03 PM

I think he was going to run for Governor.

dean_acheson · 06-17-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geetrue

I wonder how many times this has happened in modern history and never got caught?

Ego, vanity, power, lie, lie, lie ... at least he told the truth when it was his turn to be in a court of law.

How come the judge didn't step in and say you have no case ... or have I seen too many Perry Mason shows?

the case didn't even go to preliminary hearing.

this is more about the gang of 88 and the mess our secondary education system is in today.

here is the best site on the subject.

JSLTIGER · 06-21-2007, 11:28 PM

As a Duke student, I'm pretty happy that this went down the way that it did (though I'd be happier if none of it had happened at all). This guy didn't just mess with the lives of the lacrosse team, but all students that were on campus at the time because of the media attention. As far as I'm concerned, both he and Ms. Mangum (the accuser) should be in jail.

bradclark1 · 06-22-2007, 07:59 AM

My thoughts too. Maybe it will happen, at least for the DA.

dean_acheson · 06-22-2007, 09:09 AM

Well, Magnum ought to end up with at least a filing a false report charge, Lord knows I've done it when people have just made things up.

I'm sure that this has happened before, that is why we need a free and independent press to report on the abuses of those in power, against those who have none, and those that do.

We've all seen it, or at least most of us have, and it is important to stand up and call a rat a rat, no matter what party affiliation.

Prosecutors, more than any other elected official, have the power to destroy and protect lives. It is a sacred duty they are supposed to uphold, especially in a free society. It is the only elected position in our form of government designed expressly around taking freedom from others.

(gets off soap box)

06-16-2007, 04:40 PM	#1
Heibges Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Duke Prosecutor Disbarred http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,283282,00.html As much as I hate preppy lacrosse players..... __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

06-16-2007, 05:19 PM	#3
Heibges Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I remember correctly, this guy was going to run for some political office. Luckily, this will put a stop to that too. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

06-16-2007, 05:37 PM	#4
August Ugly American Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,135 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is why District Attorneys should not be elected. The temptation to railroad some poor schmuck in order to make the voters think they're doing a good job is just too great. __________________ “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

06-17-2007, 01:20 PM	#8
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,907 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I wonder how many times this has happened in modern history and never got caught? Ego, vanity, power, lie, lie, lie ... at least he told the truth when it was his turn to be in a court of law. How come the judge didn't step in and say you have no case ... or have I seen too many Perry Mason shows? __________________

06-17-2007, 06:03 PM	#10
Heibges Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 2,182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think he was going to run for Governor. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

06-16-2007, 05:06 PM	#2
Syxx_Killer Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,916 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	He put those innocent guys through hell the last year or so. I'm glad (was hoping) he got disbarred.

06-16-2007, 05:51 PM	#5
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 3,360 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Good! Thats all I have to say, just Good!

06-17-2007, 12:58 PM	#7
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 3,360 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	He still might go to jail. They are deciding if he should face criminal charges.

06-21-2007, 11:28 PM	#12
JSLTIGER Admiral Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA Posts: 2,080 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	As a Duke student, I'm pretty happy that this went down the way that it did (though I'd be happier if none of it had happened at all). This guy didn't just mess with the lives of the lacrosse team, but all students that were on campus at the time because of the media attention. As far as I'm concerned, both he and Ms. Mangum (the accuser) should be in jail. __________________ Shadowhawk: AMD Phenom X4 9950BE 2.61GHz\|ASUS M2N-E\|6GB PC6400 DDR2 RAM\|1GB EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti SC\|1.25TB HDD\|18X DVD+/-RW\|24" Samsung B2430HD LCD w/TV (1920x1080)\|Logitech Z-640 5.1 Sound\|7 Ult. x64 SP1 Sojourner (ASUS M50vm-B2 Laptop): Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz\|4GB PC6400 DDR2 RAM\|1GB GeForce 9600M GS\|500GB HDD\|DVD+/-RW\|15.4" Widescreen (1680x1050)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|7 Pro x64 SP1

06-22-2007, 07:59 AM	#13
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 3,360 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	My thoughts too. Maybe it will happen, at least for the DA.

06-22-2007, 09:09 AM	#14
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,103 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Well, Magnum ought to end up with at least a filing a false report charge, Lord knows I've done it when people have just made things up. I'm sure that this has happened before, that is why we need a free and independent press to report on the abuses of those in power, against those who have none, and those that do. We've all seen it, or at least most of us have, and it is important to stand up and call a rat a rat, no matter what party affiliation. Prosecutors, more than any other elected official, have the power to destroy and protect lives. It is a sacred duty they are supposed to uphold, especially in a free society. It is the only elected position in our form of government designed expressly around taking freedom from others. (gets off soap box) __________________

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