It varies state-to-state - are you saying North Carolina has absolute immunity here? My dad, a retired Texas judge, glanced very casually at it and though the Duke players might have a case depending on NC statute and case law there, and even thought the team coach might be worth looking at. You'd probably need someone from within Nifong's office to testify that the charges were brought to further Nifong's election and not due to a belief in guilt.

Yes - the AG's statements are remarkable! I suspect they won't be exchanging friendly greetings at the state bar convention any time soon...




I suspect that Nifong has seen his last prosecutors convention. He will have more meaningful interaction with George Holding.

State law will not matter in this case as I understand from sources I trust that a federal probe is pending. Under federal law the immunity can be qualified or absolute depending on the role the prosecutor was playing when engaged in the misconduct. If you want to know more about the federal aspect try this Immunity Law review Article

One interesting theory I heard around the water cooler today was that if Nifong is disbarred that he could lose his immunity.

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