Duke Update: Defense Witness Arrested

	posted by Matt on 03:12 PM May 11th, 2006
	Anonymous User writes "Nifong must be getting desperate. The Durham police have arrested the taxi driver, Moezeldin Elmostafa, who placed Seligmann away from the crime scene the night of the alleged rape, on a 2 1/2-year-old misdemeanor warrant. Ernest Conner, a lawyer representing Seligmann, asserts that this is nothing more than an attempt to intimidate and pressure a witness who presents a rock solid alibi for the defendant. Especially damning in this article is the following quote: "Conner said it was highly unusual for police to arrest someone for a misdemeanor more than two years after the crime. He contrasted the treatment of the taxi driver with that of Kim Roberts, the other dancer at the party. Conner said Roberts initially told police no rape occurred at the party but changed her story after she was arrested on a probation violation. District Attorney Mike Nifong later reduced Roberts' bail". Apparently, the DA in this case will stop at nothing in order to get a conviction, regardless of the facts."

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It would be nice............ (Score:1) by Davidadelong on 08:17 PM May 11th, 2006 EST (#1) I had a dream, I dreamed of this d.a. being hauled into his town square for abusing his public service for personal gain and creating drama. When he was found guilty the towns People then threw a rope over the nearest light post and hung his deceitful arse until dead. I know, but one can dream can't they?

Curious... (Score:1) by brotherskeeper on 08:37 PM May 11th, 2006 EST (#2) "Elmostafa was charged with a misdemeanor larceny that occurred Sept. 2, 2003, when a woman stole five purses worth $250 from the Hecht's department store at Northgate Mall. Elmostafa said Wednesday that he had picked up Lisa Faye Hawkins and her daughter at their home and had taken them to the mall. Elmostafa said he waited in the taxi with the daughter while Hawkins shopped and then he drove the two home. Elmostafa said he later received a call asking him to speak with Hecht's security. The security officer at Hecht's said Hawkins had stolen some purses before getting into the taxi, Elmostafa said. Elmostafa said he gave the woman's address and a copy of his driver's license to the security guard, who thanked him for his help." --------------------------------------------- Will be interesting to see if this is the whole story. If it is, I would have to believe Nifong is really, really losing it; badeep, badeep, badeep, that's all folks. But, am willing to wait until this is fully vetted. May not be the whole story.

Re:Curious... (Score:1) by Thundercloud on 11:56 AM May 12th, 2006 EST (#3) Yeah. I think Nifong went 'bye bye' a long time ago.   Ahem, excuse me Mr. Nifong what size straight jacket did you say you wear...?   Thundercloud.   "Hoka hey!"

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