Why the Duke Non-Rape Madness Continues

[fastpat]

This sorry episode continues...

Why the Duke Non-Rape Madness Continues
Posted by William L. Anderson at May 13, 2006 05:05 PM

This afternoon, I watched an ABC News video of the latest development in the Duke non-rape case. What was startling to me was just how much the mainstream press has invested in the accused actually being guilty of rape.

Chris Cuomo, son of former Democratic New York Governor Mario Cuomo (and ABC's "legal expert" for this story), when asked about the DNA on the woman's body being from her boyfriend (with whom she had sex, which was picked up in the exam) declared that one hoped that the new information would not discredit the accuser, because that would be "victimizing the victim" and might result in other rapes not being reported.

This truly is stunning. Here are reporters who have been fed lie after lie by the prosecution referring to the latest news conference from the defense team as simply being "spin." No matter how big the whopper, Chris Cuomo and the others of his ilk WANT to believe that a rape occurred, and if the prosecution tells even more lies -- which obviously is going to happen -- Cuomo and company will gladly soak in the latest garbage and tell the rest of us they have been fed steak.

It is obvious that the politics of race and feminism are the driving forces of this malicious prosecution, as the media figures have been salivating at the prospects. You see, most athletes accused of rape are black, and in the majority of those accusations, it turns out that the woman is lying or is trying to settle a score.

For example, last fall six black football players for the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga were accused of rape by a white female student. Of course, the players were booted from the team (and from school) and there were the obligatory candlelight vigils and "take back the night" marches. However, when the whole thing came to a preliminary hearing, the judge saw the evidence and dismissed the charges, noting that it appeared, judging from the woman's previous sexual encounters with athletes, there did not exist enough evidence to charge the men with rape, as the sex appeared to be consensual.

In that case, as well as many other cases when black athletes are accused of rape, the black community and feminists are pitted against one another. Moreover, when most white athletes are accused of rape, the accusers usually are white women.

In the Duke case, however, we have white males charged with raping a black female. Therefore, both blacks and feminists can join in a "common cause" and because the accused are white and often unpopular athletes, they really have no strong political constituency to represent them.

Most LRC readers are accustomed to justice being an issue of facts and of standards of right and wrong. However, the Chris Cuomos of the world (and most journalists) see things solely in a political light, so the "resolution" of this case which creates a favorable political outcome is the "correct" outcome.

One one side, defense lawyers are trying to deal in facts, since it is clear -- transparently clear, I might add -- that these athletes did not rape the accuser. On the other side, however, we have the media and its ilk which could not give a damn about the facts and simply wants a conviction in order to satisfy a certain political view of the world.
http://blog.lewrockwell.com/

Bill Anderson is helping the accused as much as possible.

[john70t]

Evidence for her was some DNA under a broken off fingernail(!) in the trash and a medical finding of some "rough play" on her genetilia. And that it would take a lot of courage, or greed, to accuse them publicly.
On the other hand she initially accused 20, then 3, of it, and may she liked it rough and they wouldn't pay for side work.

The facts are still out there and it's up to the judicial system to find the truth(uhhh). There could be a bit of grey-area, but someone not there at the time can't make a positive statment either way.

[Mulhollanddose]

If the black panthers are down there defending the white democrat prosecutor's client (or constituent more accurately), you know she is guilty.

Race-baiters.

[Jeff Higgins]

There needs to be greater consequences for falsely accusing men of rape. Thinking back to Kobe Bryant's case, it would have been a good opportunity for Bryant and/or the NBA to have gone after his accuser. Absolutley crush her and her family financially in civil court, and push for prosecution in criminal court. A few years in prison for the young lady, and life under an overpass in a cardboard box for her family might have served as a deterent to this behavior. As for now, it is a relatively low-risk avenue to fame and fortune for for some sleazy slut.

[dhoward]

+1

[fastpat]

In my opinion, it's Mike Nifong who needs processing through the legal system. He's clearly committed several felonies.

I've worked in Durham several times, I won't explain it here, but Nifong is pandering to a specific constituency. It doesn't take much thought to figure out who that is.

[john70t]

Tawana Brawley vs. OJ. The legal system is F'd and polarized.

[legion]

Originally posted by fastpat
Nifong is pandering to a specific constituency.

Who would do such a thing?

I mean, if that became a national trend, we'd end up with things like affirmative action and welfare. More or less a: "you give me votes, I give you free stuff" kind of deal. Then when people become accustomed to not having to work towards anything...we lower standards (like test scores)...

[fastpat]

Originally posted by legion
Who would do such a thing?

I mean, if that became a national trend, we'd end up with things like affirmative action and welfare. More or less a: "you give me votes, I give you free stuff" kind of deal. Then when people become accustomed to not having to work towards anything...we lower standards (like test scores)...

That would make it, dare I say it, a slippery slope.

[Tobra]

Originally posted by Jeff Higgins
There needs to be greater consequences for falsely accusing men of rape. Thinking back to Kobe Bryant's case, it would have been a good opportunity for Bryant and/or the NBA to have gone after his accuser. Absolutley crush her and her family financially in civil court, and push for prosecution in criminal court. A few years in prison for the young lady, and life under an overpass in a cardboard box for her family might have served as a deterent to this behavior. As for now, it is a relatively low-risk avenue to fame and fortune for for some sleazy slut.

Biggest difference between this case and the one with Kobe Bryant is that these guys are most likely innocent. "But Kobe was not convicted of anything!" said the peanut gallery. Yeah, and he paid her off to make the civil case go away. Innocent people don't do that, they spend the money on attorneys instead, so they can absolutley crush her and her family financially in civil court. Kobe got her in the room, she was into it, until he tried to go back door on her, so to speak. The Duke case is different. The "exotic dancer/prostitute" probably got shorted on her pay. This is not the first time she has falsely accused someone, BTW

[fastpat]

Yes, and it's getting worse yet. There's been another indictment.

Duke: When in doubt -- Indict!
Posted by William L. Anderson at 02:52 PM

Lest anyone thing that the grand jury system in the United States is anything other than a prosecutor's play toy, the indictment today of Dave Evans in the Duke non-rape case should erase all doubts. Despite the fact that the facts of this case tell us that (1) no rape occurred, and (2) the people indicted did not commit rape, District Attorney Michael Nifong continues to get indictments.

At a press conference, Evans declared that the charges are lies, and I believe him wholeheartedly. I long ago came to realize that the so-called criminal justice system in the USA is criminal in itself. Prosecutors regularly commit crimes, lie, suborn perjury, and falsely charge people. Durham is only the scratch of the surface.

In the Duke case, the DA already has violated ABA standards, concealed evidence, and harassed a defense witness with trumped-up criminal charges -- and gets away with it. While he will present no evidence at the trials, the juries most likely will convict these young men and they will get about 50 years in prison. Welcome to Amerika.
http://blog.lewrockwell.com/

[Seahawk]

My sister is a prosecuter (elected official) for three counties in South Carolina.

She told me that there is no way, based on what she knows, that she would have issued any indictments.

[fastpat]

I've been wondering what the rules are for filing a complaint to the NC state bar on this issue, Nifong's criminality needs to be reined in, via the process he's using to harm others.

[econopa]

This episode is driven by the national press. They need minutes and stories to fill the alloted time.
Notice when the latest national scandal was the telephone data, this story was forgotten. Slow news day- dredge-up the poor slobs from Duke who were warm meat.
Anymore, I try not to watch the evening news for the latest ration of pablum.

[fastpat]

Originally posted by econopa
This episode is driven by the national press. They need minutes and stories to fill the alloted time.
Notice when the latest national scandal was the telephone data, this story was forgotten. Slow news day- dredge-up the poor slobs from Duke who were warm meat.
Anymore, I try not to watch the evening news for the latest ration of pablum.

I think it's been at least 10 years since I've watched the "big three", perhaps longer. If my wife isn't here, the TV doesn't get turned on.

That's because we watch certain shows together, for entertainment, but that's it.

[jyl]

Don't have any idea who is lying here. But it is a very good lesson for other athletes - frankly, all men. Don't put yourself in situations like this, it's stupid and not worth it.

Hiring a stripper for a private party, or even going with the guys to visit a strip club, will get you fired pronto in my industry, and it doesn't matter if its on your own private time and dime.

[legion]

Originally posted by jyl
Hiring a stripper for a private party, or even going with the guys to visit a strip club, will get you fired pronto in my industry, and it doesn't matter if its on your own private time and dime.

Remind me not to work in that industry...whatever it is.

[widebody911]

Originally posted by jyl
Hiring a stripper for a private party, or even going with the guys to visit a strip club, will get you fired pronto in my industry

Catholic priest?

No, that can't be right...