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Originally Posted by flstf
These guys are fortunate that their families have lots of money to hire some really good lawyers and investigators. I fear that under the same circumstances many would probably be in prison for a long time.
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I have been looking for the article but they estimate that each family spent over a million to mount the defense (lawyers and private investigators). Good thing none of them were poor
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Even if they only got $5, they can sue her for slander.
Will they? I think they might, but may just let it die.
Nifong is fucked. As far as the immunity factor, a person can sue for Malicious Prosecution in NC, however that is a sticky, sticky road and better served under the federal courts. They would have a much easier time suing for the tort of Abuse of Process, as well as Slander and/or Defamation.
If they were to sue for Malicious Prosecution, they wouldn't really achieve anything because iirc, the law excludes any damages that cannot be measured. Which is what they would be going after (loss of reputation etc)
Of course those are only a few charges that he could face in civil court. Too bad for him, he'll (hopefully) be de-barred by then.
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After all that money spent, I am sure they will want at least re-imbursement.