justice4nifong: NC Justice in Crystal Mangum's case: Cruel, corrupt, and racist -- Part One

Monday, July 20, 2020

NC Justice in Crystal Mangum's case: Cruel, corrupt, and racist -- Part One

197 comments:

Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Nifong Supporter Supporter said...
Be careful Dr. Harr. The mediator will use Jedi mind tricks in his attempt to make you drop your case.

July 18, 2020 at 5:22 AM

Hey, Nifong double-Supporter.

Hah! Jedi mind-tricks don't work on me. I'm immune to them.; July 20, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Why didn't you post my comment?

July 18, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Hey, Anony.

Any comment not posted, if within kenhyderal doctrine standards, is inadvertent. I would recommend that you provide me with a date and time of submission and I will try to find it. Otherwise, re-submit. Thanks.; July 20, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Dr. Harr -- You are responsible for your share of the mediator's fee unless you file a motion with the court to be relieved of the obligation to pay.

Keep in mind, the court will not rule on this motion upon completion of the case, and the court will take into consideration the outcome of the case when making this ruling.

July 20, 2020 at 11:13 AM

Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the info. I will plan on paying the mediator if that is the road taken. Guess I need to consult with opposing counsel to ascertain whether their client is agreeable to mediation.; July 20, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
More info regarding mediated cases here:

http://www.nced.uscourts.gov/pdfs/ADRrules.pdf

July 20, 2020 at 11:15 AM

Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the link. I took a look and it is very helpful in understanding the process. Being a non-lawyer Pro Se litigant I appreciate all the assistance I can get... and in the past I have received a lot of help from commenters.; July 20, 2020 at 1:38 PM
Anonymous said...: This case will be dismissed long before mediation. There is no claim that a private entity violated your constitutional right to a jury trial by filing a Motion to Dismiss.

Prepare for mediation all you want, this case will be long gone before it gets to that point.; July 21, 2020 at 4:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Since Sid hasn't been providing updates....

Marianne Bond has filed a motion to dismiss for FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM in Mangum's federal court malicious prosecution case.

FWIW, I expect this to be similar to the motion filed on the original case in May 2018. If you're so inclined, you can read that here:
http://www.justice4nifong.com/exhibit/uLhtm03/htm03.htm#sty01

The Durham DA's office was granted their motion for an extension of time to file an answer as well.; July 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Since Sid hasn't been providing updates....

Marianne Bond has filed a motion to dismiss for FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM in Mangum's federal court malicious prosecution case.

FWIW, I expect this to be similar to the motion filed on the original case in May 2018. If you're so inclined, you can read that here:
http://www.justice4nifong.com/exhibit/uLhtm03/htm03.htm#sty01

The Durham DA's office was granted their motion for an extension of time to file an answer as well.

July 22, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Hey, Anony.

Within the hour I just got off the phone with Crystal. She told me that she hasn't received any legal mail containing a response by defendant Marianne Bond.

What I don't think you realize is that the defense used in the 2018 State court by Bond was that the statute of limitations had expired. She never used Rule 12(b)(6) (failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted) as a defense in that case. If, as you say, she does use Rule 12(b)(6) as a defense in federal court, then the pleading has to be different than in the state court.

Frankly I don't see how such a defense of failure to state a claim can be used as all four elements of malicious prosecution claim have been met.

The defense of the D.A.'s Office in 2018 was also not failure to state a claim. Its defense included untimeliness, improper service, wrong defendants served, and qualified immunity.

If you have a link to Bond's defense in Federal Court I would very much appreciate it if you could provide a link. Thanks.; July 23, 2020 at 7:10 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
This case will be dismissed long before mediation. There is no claim that a private entity violated your constitutional right to a jury trial by filing a Motion to Dismiss.

Prepare for mediation all you want, this case will be long gone before it gets to that point.

July 21, 2020 at 4:25 AM

Hey, Anony.

The only way the defendants have any hope of prevailing is by having the case summarily dismissed... to keep it from being adjudicated by a jury. I'll prepare and we'll see what the judge says.; July 23, 2020 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said...: As I said at the outset, I don’t think this case will turn out well for you and Crystal.; July 23, 2020 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid says:
"What I don't think you realize is that the defense used in the 2018 State court by Bond was that the statute of limitations had expired. She never used Rule 12(b)(6) (failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted) as a defense in that case. If, as you say, she does use Rule 12(b)(6) as a defense in federal court, then the pleading has to be different than in the state court.

Sid -- I linked to the Marianne Bond's 2018 motion that you posted on this website.

Please open that link and read the FIRST PARAGRAPH under the "Motion to Dismiss" section. The one that starts with "Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6)....."

WRT a link to the document....That's what PACER is for.; July 23, 2020 at 10:50 AM
Anonymous said...: It also appears that a "Roseboro Letter" regarding Marianne Bond's motion to dismiss was sent to Crystal Mangum.

What this means, Sid, is that Crystal MUST respond to the motion and failing to respond would likely result in summary judgment for the Defendant.; July 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
I'm sorry but you seem to be doing everything wrong.
Too bad,as I'd really like to see you get CGM out. First, GET A LAWYER! Then, DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO.; July 23, 2020 at 11:54 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney,
I'm sorry but you seem to be doing everything wrong.
Too bad,as I'd really like to see you get CGM out. First, GET A LAWYER! Then, DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO.

July 23, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

May I remind you that Crystal has had many lawyers and she did as she was told. She wound up getting convicted of second-degree murder for a crime that wasn't committed. All the lawyers she had could have easily had her acquitted, but they did not want to do that. Had they been willing to discuss the medical issues with me, that would have least shown that they were really fighting for Crystal's best interests and not Duke University.

Mangum was abandoned by the NC Prisoner Legal Services, the NAACP and ACLU won't provide any legal assistance, and neither will any of the innocence projects. Any ethical attorney will probably shy away from accepting Mangum as a client whereas any unethical attorney who agrees to represent her will more likely than not sell her out.

I think she's best representing herself because she has her best interests at heart, without a doubt. We can agree on that... right?; July 23, 2020 at 6:11 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
It also appears that a "Roseboro Letter" regarding Marianne Bond's motion to dismiss was sent to Crystal Mangum.

What this means, Sid, is that Crystal MUST respond to the motion and failing to respond would likely result in summary judgment for the Defendant.

July 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Hey, Anony.

I'm not an attorney, but my understanding of a Roseboro letter is that it is information sent by the clerk of court's office to a pro se litigant to provide procedural assistance. Because Mangum filed the initial brief, I don't believe failing to reply to the Defendants' response will be a disqualifier. But, believe me, she will respond to any response offered by the defendants. In speaking with her earlier today, the only document she received from the clerk of court was the Durham D.A.'s Office Motion for an Extension to File.; July 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid says:
"What I don't think you realize is that the defense used in the 2018 State court by Bond was that the statute of limitations had expired. She never used Rule 12(b)(6) (failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted) as a defense in that case. If, as you say, she does use Rule 12(b)(6) as a defense in federal court, then the pleading has to be different than in the state court.

Sid -- I linked to the Marianne Bond's 2018 motion that you posted on this website.

Please open that link and read the FIRST PARAGRAPH under the "Motion to Dismiss" section. The one that starts with "Pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6)....."

WRT a link to the document....That's what PACER is for.

July 23, 2020 at 10:50 AM

Hey, Anony.

I believe that technically you are correct about Bond's May 22, 2018 filing. However, at the August 15, 2018 hearing, neither Bond nor Durham D.A. used the Rule 12(b)(6) defense. They both argued technicalities of untimeliness of filing, with the D.A.'s Office also claiming improper service, wrong defendant served, and qualified immunity. Also Judge Thompson, in the hearing transcript never ruled or even mentioned the Rule 12(b)(6) defense.

The uses of the Rule 12(b)(6) defense was jettisoned by Bond as a defense at the hearing because it didn't hold water. It was not based on the existence of probable cause, the absence of malice, or that Bond was not involved in the charge of Larceny of Chose in Action being brought. The element upon which the defense was made challenged that the charge had a favorable outcome... Bond's counsel arguing that although Mangum was found not guilty of Larceny of Chose in Action, she was found guilty of murder. Obvious weakness of the argument is why it was not used at the hearing.

Have you actually seen Bond's Response in federal court? Has it been filed? And, if so, when? If you could give me any info I would appreciate it. Thanks.; July 23, 2020 at 6:31 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
As I said at the outset, I don’t think this case will turn out well for you and Crystal.

July 23, 2020 at 9:54 AM

Hey, Anony.

Could you provide some edification as to which case you are talking about? And to make the discussion more interesting could you provide reasons, if any, for your sentiments?; July 23, 2020 at 6:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Sid -- The statute of limitations provides an absolute defense. Marianne Bond and the Durham DA's office used it, so they didn't even have to argue the "failure to state a claim" defense, or any other.

Those other defenses weren't "jettisoned" -- they just weren't needed.

And "YES" - Bond's motion to dismiss has been filed -- I said as much on July 22nd. Why are you asking if it has been filed? What part of this sentence:

"Marianne Bond has filed a motion to dismiss for FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM in Mangum's federal court malicious prosecution case."

did you not understand?

And as I stated, all documents for this case are available on PACER. You want to act like an attorney? Pony up and subscribe.; July 24, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid -- The statute of limitations provides an absolute defense. Marianne Bond and the Durham DA's office used it, so they didn't even have to argue the "failure to state a claim" defense, or any other.

Those other defenses weren't "jettisoned" -- they just weren't needed.

And "YES" - Bond's motion to dismiss has been filed -- I said as much on July 22nd. Why are you asking if it has been filed? What part of this sentence:

"Marianne Bond has filed a motion to dismiss for FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM in Mangum's federal court malicious prosecution case."

did you not understand?

And as I stated, all documents for this case are available on PACER. You want to act like an attorney? Pony up and subscribe.

July 24, 2020 at 9:09 AM

Hey, Anony.

The part I don't understand is ".. filed a motion to dismiss for FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM." To me, it makes no sense for her to try and dismiss using a Rule 12(b)(6) defense rather than what she used at the Durham Superior Court's Civil Division. If the Failure to state a claim defense was valid, it would have been used by both defense counsels in the Durham County Courthouse case.. but neither of them used that defense. That defense was not used because they essentially conceded that all elements of the malicious prosecution claim had been met. Most importantly there was absolutely no probable cause for the charge! Can we agree on that?

I tried in the past to get on PACERMONITOR, but I had problems... I'm not very tech savvy. Also, I do not want to act like an attorney. I'm only helping Crystal because nobody else will.; July 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Nifong Supporter Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

It appears you may be confused about the best strategy to follow in your latest malicious prosecution lawsuit. Have you asked kenhyderal for advice?; July 25, 2020 at 5:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Be careful Sid. I think there is a good chance WRAL will drop the hammer on you.; July 25, 2020 at 10:01 AM
Anonymous said...: Hey Sid, you are awfully slow in releasing comments. That may be one reason many of us lose interest in following your legal adventures.; July 25, 2020 at 3:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Sid,

In your spare time, you should read Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.; July 26, 2020 at 4:54 AM
Anonymous said...: " That defense was not used because they essentially conceded that all elements of the malicious prosecution claim had been met."

Since the statute of limitations is dispositive, they can stipulate that the claims of malicious prosecution are true (even if they aren't), and still win.

Just because they conceded that the elements were true, doesn't mean they are. it just means they chose the concession in order to argue that the statute of limitations had passed.

Why do you have such a difficult time understanding this concept?

just like you continuing to argue that the Larceny of Chose of Action was used elevate the murder charge -- when it's been proven that it could not be used in such a manner.; July 27, 2020 at 10:51 AM
kenhyderal said...: Anonymous said: "Since the statute of limitations is dispositive, they can stipulate that the claims of malicious prosecution are true (even if they aren't), and still win"....................... Try justifying that to a Jury. The only way that can happen is for a Judge telling them, "although it wont make sense to you that's the way it is". Yes, in the US Justice System rules and their manipulation always take precedent over obtaining justice; July 27, 2020 at 8:32 PM
Anonymous said...: A claim barred by the statute of limitations never gets to a jury.

For purposes of resolving motions to dismiss it is presumed that the facts contained in the complaint are true. The issue is whether there is an absolute defense or other legal impediment that prevents the case from proceeding forward to trial. Motions to dismiss involve issues of law that are decided by a judge.

If the case survives a motion to dismiss (Sid's case won't), then the case moves to trial, where the defendants get to present their defense and the jury gets to render a verdict.

Either way, a jury will never know that motions to dismiss were made or what the outcome of those motions were.

It isn't really hard to understand.; July 28, 2020 at 4:52 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Be careful Sid. I think there is a good chance WRAL will drop the hammer on you.

July 25, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Hey, Anony.

"Drop the hammer?" In what way? Don't you think that if WRAL was capable of dropping a hammer on me that they would have done it long ago? If you could clarify what "dropping the hammer alludes to, then maybe I could provide you with a better reply."; July 28, 2020 at 7:02 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Hey Sid, you are awfully slow in releasing comments. That may be one reason many of us lose interest in following your legal adventures.

July 25, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Hey, Anony.

Actually, I post comment from commenters as soon as I receive them. My cellphone doesn't provide sound notification when an e-mail is received. There are times when my phone needs rebooting during which no incoming e-mails are displayed. Whatever the reason, I do not intentionally delay posting of comments.

Personally, I try to respond when I have time to do so, as much time is devoted to working towards freeing my fiancee... my top priority.; July 28, 2020 at 7:13 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid,

In your spare time, you should read Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

July 26, 2020 at 4:54 AM

Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the reading suggestion. I did take a look at it and am unfazed by it. True, Crystal may not have physically provided the signature, I am sure that a fair minded court would find no objection.

That being said, a defense based on Rule 11 averring that Mangum did not physically sign her briefs is probably a much stronger defense than any Rule 12(b)(6) defense attorneys could possibly conjure up.; July 28, 2020 at 7:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid,

Take another look at Rule 11 and, specifically, paragraphs (b) and (c) and consider how WRAL might respond to the third frivolous lawsuit you have filed. That may be the “hammer” the other poster had in mind.

Do you need further clarification?; July 28, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid paying WRAL's legal fees seems fair enough.; July 28, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Anonymous said...: At least Crystal can claim she was unaware of the Malicious Prosecution case, since she didn't sign the document.; July 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM
kenhyderal said...: Anonymous said" "Either way, a jury will never know that motions to dismiss were made or what the outcome of those motions were"......... Thanks for the elucidation. I have zero experience with legal systems in any jurisdiction but as an interested observer, here, I perceive, in the US, a broken system is in place, where obtaining justice by plaintiffs and/or defendants is conditional, as to who you are. Outcomes, can be and are manipulated in order to obtain desired results especially against pro se litigants/defendants or indigent defendants with Court appointed Lawyers who don't really defend but unethically go through the motions, knowing their real role is first to defend the system they are part of while paying only lip-service to the Constitution; July 28, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Dr. Caligari said...: Dr. Harr:

I have been away from this site for a few months, and I'm back to discover that yoy are up to your old tricks.

If the first malicious prosecution case was barred by the statute of limitations, then it is obvious that a new case will also be barred by the SOL. Not to mention that the case will be bared by res judicata.

And in federal court, a motion to dismiss based on either statute of limitations or res judicata is brought under Rule 12(b)(6). Because a case barred by either of those doctrines fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.

I hope this provides some useful elucidation.; July 28, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Anonymous said...: "I tried in the past to get on PACERMONITOR, but I had problems... I'm not very tech savvy."

And here I thought you'd taken classes at Wake Technical....

PACER (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/) is cheaper -- from what I can tell, PacerMonitor charges you a monthly subscription fee PLUS an extra $0.05 per page beyond what PACER charges.; July 29, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid,

What have you been up to lately? Have you been studying Rule 11?; August 1, 2020 at 10:05 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid,

Take another look at Rule 11 and, specifically, paragraphs (b) and (c) and consider how WRAL might respond to the third frivolous lawsuit you have filed. That may be the “hammer” the other poster had in mind.

Do you need further clarification?

July 28, 2020 at 9:53 AM

Hey, Anony.

I just re-read Rule 11, and I must confess that further clarification is required, as I see no hazard.; August 2, 2020 at 4:34 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid paying WRAL's legal fees seems fair enough.

July 28, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Hey, Anony.

I see no reason why I should pay WRAL-5's legal fees.; August 2, 2020 at 4:36 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. Caligari said...
Dr. Harr:

I have been away from this site for a few months, and I'm back to discover that yoy are up to your old tricks.

If the first malicious prosecution case was barred by the statute of limitations, then it is obvious that a new case will also be barred by the SOL. Not to mention that the case will be bared by res judicata.

And in federal court, a motion to dismiss based on either statute of limitations or res judicata is brought under Rule 12(b)(6). Because a case barred by either of those doctrines fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.

I hope this provides some useful elucidation.

July 28, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Hey, Dr. Caligari.

Don't stay away so long... you might miss something.

As you may know, there are exceptions to the statute of limitations that include instances of fraud or mistake. Mangum tried making this argument at her hearing (from memory, as her work product had been denied her by correctional officers)... a hearing which was biased from the start with Cooper appointee Judge Carolyn Thompson being assigned to the case in an eleventh hour black-rober switch.; August 2, 2020 at 4:43 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
"I tried in the past to get on PACERMONITOR, but I had problems... I'm not very tech savvy."

And here I thought you'd taken classes at Wake Technical....

PACER (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/) is cheaper -- from what I can tell, PacerMonitor charges you a monthly subscription fee PLUS an extra $0.05 per page beyond what PACER charges.

July 29, 2020 at 9:41 AM

Hey, Anony.

The classes I took at Wake Tech taught me how to use software programs that allows me to post sharlogs, videos, and shar-videos.

When it comes to interacting with sources online, especially that require payment, I am extremely apprehensive... and if interested I seek my daughter's help. I am far from being a computer wizard.; August 2, 2020 at 4:48 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid,

What have you been up to lately? Have you been studying Rule 11?

August 1, 2020 at 10:05 AM

Hey, Anony.

Lately I have been working on briefs for my case and Crystal's. Don't want to miss any deadlines. With any spare time I do have, I try to work on Part Two of my lates shar-video. Also, I've been sending out letters and e-mails in an attempt to do whatever possible to get the media to write about Dr. Wecht's report. Still nothing in the media about it after nine months!! The media simply does not want the general public to hear the truths of her innocence. The need to get her freed has to do with saving her life, as four inmates in her prison have tested positive for COVID-19... this in addition to three correctional officers.

As far as Rule 11, I re-read it again several minutes ago. Still do not appreciate its significance.; August 2, 2020 at 4:55 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
Why do you still call this "Justice 4 Nifong"? It's not as if this blog had anything to do with him. (At least not since 2013) He doesn't seem to care about you or Crystal.; August 2, 2020 at 11:52 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney,
Why do you still call this "Justice 4 Nifong"? It's not as if this blog had anything to do with him. (At least not since 2013) He doesn't seem to care about you or Crystal.

August 2, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

I named this blog site and the grassroots organization (founded in 2008) after Mike Nifong because at the time he had suffered more injustice from the Duke Lacrosse case than anyone else. I think he is aptly honored with the naming because of the immense courage he took in prosecuting a case in which 99.9% of all other prosecutors would have let go... a case in which a financially handicapped black single mother made claims of sexual assault against three white student athletes from families of wealth and privilege, and who were attending a prestigious university.

The extent of the injustice (including being the only prosecutor to be disbarred by the NC State Bar since its inception in 1933 and serving 24-hours in jail on a trumped up contempt of court order) served as an extremely effective lesson to other prosecutors and government officials.

So that is why I use the name and have no intention of changing it, despite several incidents. A contribution I made to a social justice event was returned because of the name of the organization, and the advocacy group Emancipate NC's leader Dawn Blagrove has refused to assist Crystal because my organization is named in honor of Mike Nifong. (She didn't explain why she had a problem with it in lieu of the fact I was seeking help for Mangum and not Nifong.)

Bottom line, I believe Nifong is worthy of the honor and keeping the name is a matter of principle.

Stay safe.; August 3, 2020 at 4:52 AM
A Ronnie Long Supporter said...: "and the advocacy group Emancipate NC's leader Dawn Blagrove has refused to assist Crystal because my organization is named in honor of Mike Nifong."

All the more reasons why (if you're serious in your advocacy for Crystal Mangum), you should have a separate organization, as I suggested some time ago.; August 3, 2020 at 6:33 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
So you're honoring Mike with this site. Why doesn't he help you? God knows you could use some legal help: you're doing everything wrong.; August 3, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Why did you need to file for an extension of time to respond to Bond's Motion to Dismiss?

Sorry -- Why did CRYSTAL need to file for an extension of time to respond?; August 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM
kenhyderal said...: @ Guiowen: Former DA Mike Nifong is disbarred and Dr. Harr has been meaninglessly enjoined by the North Carolina State Barr, who incidentally have no jurisdiction over him, from what they call practicing law. Like any citizen, he has the right to work against wrongful convictions and to advocate for that which has been denied. Something he has done tirelessly, both in the case of Mike Nifong, with his wrongful disbarment and for of Crystal Mangum's wrongful conviction for a murder that never happened. Both the politicized Justice Department the and Law Society work, hand in hand, to cover up, the embarrassing truth and perpetuate a broken justice system, which serves their interests so well, at the expense of the poor and the marginalized.; August 3, 2020 at 2:34 PM
guiowen said...: So why doesn't Sidney help good old Mike to get his license bck? Why don'tyou? Or is that too far out of context for you?; August 3, 2020 at 10:01 PM
Anonymous said...: While disbarred, Mike Nifong cannot legally represent anyone other tham himself in a court of law.

With that said, he certainly could have aided Sid by reviewing Sid's legal documents to assist Sid in filing them in the correct court, and, for example, making sure they (when needed) stated a claim for which relief could be sought.

Sid has failed each of these relatively simple tasks at least ONCE.; August 4, 2020 at 6:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid -- You going to post any of the motions from the plaintiffs for either your WRAL or Mangum's BOND case?; August 5, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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Anonymous said...: Sid,

Are you holding out on us? Where are the motions?; August 7, 2020 at 7:26 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid,

Are you holding out on us? Where are the motions?

August 7, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Hey, Anony.

I'm not one to hold out... I believe in total transparency. Keep in mind that I have a staff of one -- me. So I have to manage my time and efforts carefully. Right now I am working on my lawsuit against WRAL-5 and Crystal's lawsuit against Bond, et al. There are at least two brief that I need to file, plus I need to re-serve WRAL-5 News with extra costs and reprinting of the brief and exhibits because they won't accept the summons and complaint by registered mail.

Uploading motions takes time and energy which I lack. Maybe someone with access to PacerMonitor can provide a link.; August 8, 2020 at 5:04 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid -- You going to post any of the motions from the plaintiffs for either your WRAL or Mangum's BOND case?

August 5, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Hey, Anony.

Posting plaintiff briefs takes extra time as it usually includes links to exhibits. Right now am trying to keep atop two different federal court actions. Need to keep attention to prevent either of the cases being disqualified or somehow otherwise damaged by technicalities. Keep in mind that the State and courts do not favor Mangum or me.; August 8, 2020 at 5:08 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
While disbarred, Mike Nifong cannot legally represent anyone other tham himself in a court of law.

With that said, he certainly could have aided Sid by reviewing Sid's legal documents to assist Sid in filing them in the correct court, and, for example, making sure they (when needed) stated a claim for which relief could be sought.

Sid has failed each of these relatively simple tasks at least ONCE.

August 4, 2020 at 6:52 AM

Hey, Anony.

What you say is true, but I know Mike Nifong is aware of the animus against him by the State and courts, and he is vigilant to keep from running afoul of any legality, regardless of how minor. Therefore, I have never attempted to seek any legal advice or legal help from him. There's a possibility he might help me with Crystal's case, but I don't want to put him in a predicament wherein the State or courts would vindictively come after him. He has suffered far too much already... and for doing nothing more than his job.; August 8, 2020 at 5:14 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
So why doesn't Sidney help good old Mike to get his license bck? Why don'tyou? Or is that too far out of context for you?

August 3, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

First of all, right now I am too busy working on my case and Crystal's case with trying to help Mike get his law license reinstated. Crystal's case is most urgent as she's still incarcerated... with COVID-19 lurking. That case, and my case against WRAL 5 take up all my time.

Second, Mike is free and has no desire to return to law even if his license was reinstated. I still feel that it is important for the State Bar to reinstate his license as a restorative justice move... as he was unfairly disbarred. Nifong's disbarment was meant to serve as a deterrent and prevent prosecutors from acting too independent... even, and especially when their actions place truth, merit, and principle over power.

Clearly, because of the way Mike Nifong was treated, current Durham D.A. Satana Deberry, though publicly and boldly talking about justice, is afraid to even meet or talk to me -- especially about Crystal's case.; August 8, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why did you need to file for an extension of time to respond to Bond's Motion to Dismiss?

Sorry -- Why did CRYSTAL need to file for an extension of time to respond?

August 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Hey, Anony.

Because Crystal is incarcerated, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, the lag between when something is filed in court and the time she receives it and subsequently sends it to me can take a matter of weeks. Then there takes time for me to draft the document in phone consultation with Mangum. Whereas attorneys have availability to electronic filing and receiving filed documents from the courts, which are instantaneously, Mangum and I are at a distinct disadvantage.

Due to the weakness of their defenses, Defendants will utilize to the fullest any technicality to their advantage in order to prevail when they are unlikely to prevail based on facts, truth, and merits of the case. So I cannot therefore allow a filing to be one second late or the defendants will use it to the fullest to their advantage.

That is why I filed the Motion to Extend Time to File Mangum's brief.

Capiche?; August 8, 2020 at 5:37 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney,
So you're honoring Mike with this site. Why doesn't he help you? God knows you could use some legal help: you're doing everything wrong.

August 3, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

I think that kenhyderal provided an accurate response to your question:

Blogger kenhyderal said...
@ Guiowen: Former DA Mike Nifong is disbarred and Dr. Harr has been meaninglessly enjoined by the North Carolina State Barr, who incidentally have no jurisdiction over him, from what they call practicing law. Like any citizen, he has the right to work against wrongful convictions and to advocate for that which has been denied. Something he has done tirelessly, both in the case of Mike Nifong, with his wrongful disbarment and for of Crystal Mangum's wrongful conviction for a murder that never happened. Both the politicized Justice Department the and Law Society work, hand in hand, to cover up, the embarrassing truth and perpetuate a broken justice system, which serves their interests so well, at the expense of the poor and the marginalized.

August 3, 2020 at 2:34 PM; August 8, 2020 at 5:41 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: A Ronnie Long Supporter said...
"and the advocacy group Emancipate NC's leader Dawn Blagrove has refused to assist Crystal because my organization is named in honor of Mike Nifong."

All the more reasons why (if you're serious in your advocacy for Crystal Mangum), you should have a separate organization, as I suggested some time ago.

August 3, 2020 at 6:33 AM

Hey, Ronnie Long Supporter.

I am hopeful, and I believe, that Mr. Long will be released soon following the decision by the en banc Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. It is shameful that it should go this far... that the Fourth Circuit panel would deny the appeal and that the NC Attorney General Josh Stein would even fight against it. Stein should have joined with the Duke Innocence project in the appeal.

With regards to the name of my organization, it is to honor a district attorney who risked everything by doing the right thing. Dawn Blagrove, I believe, used the name as an excuse not to help Crystal. Like the NAACP, ACLU, SCLC, innocence projects, and others, she is afraid for herself and her organization (Emancipate NC) to get involved in doing the right thing for Crystal. Ms. Blagrove was given the opportunity to express her opposition to Nifong's name, but gave no explanation or reason.

Although Mangum's case is worthy of its own social/justice organization, I am satisfied keeping all my advocacy work under Nifong's name.

With fingers crossed, let's pray for justice for Ronnie Long. The ruling should be soon. (It shouldn't take that long.); August 8, 2020 at 5:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Beware, Sid. WRAL is going to drop the hammer.; August 8, 2020 at 5:55 AM
Nifong Supporter Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

Has the Committee on Justice For Mike Nifong endorsed a candidate in the 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election?; August 8, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Anonymous said...: Do you mean “capisci”?; August 8, 2020 at 3:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey Sid. When’s the big day?; August 9, 2020 at 6:01 AM
Harr Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

When is the next meeting of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong? How do I join?; August 10, 2020 at 5:35 AM
Dr. Caligari said...: As you may know, there are exceptions to the statute of limitations that include instances of fraud or mistake. Mangum tried making this argument at her hearing (from memory, as her work product had been denied her by correctional officers)... a hearing which was biased from the start with Cooper appointee Judge Carolyn Thompson being assigned to the case in an eleventh hour black-rober switch.

Mangum made that argument and lost, and the decision was affirmed on appeal. So it's too late to do anything about it now.; August 10, 2020 at 3:57 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. Caligari said...
As you may know, there are exceptions to the statute of limitations that include instances of fraud or mistake. Mangum tried making this argument at her hearing (from memory, as her work product had been denied her by correctional officers)... a hearing which was biased from the start with Cooper appointee Judge Carolyn Thompson being assigned to the case in an eleventh hour black-rober switch.

Mangum made that argument and lost, and the decision was affirmed on appeal. So it's too late to do anything about it now.

August 10, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Hey, Dr. Caligari.

Yes, the NC Court of Appeals three-judge panel did affirm the lower court ruling, but it did not address any of the ten issues on appeal made by Mangum. The reason the panel did not even try to give any opinion on Mangum's issues is because it could not make an argument to support its desired outcome of affirmation. For example, issue number one: What possible explanation or justification could there be for hearing not being reversed and remanded when one party is denied use of work-product in the courtroom and is forced to proceed by memory alone? Rhetorical, as it's impossible.

The NC Court of Appeals should be ashamed for its ruling in this case.; August 11, 2020 at 3:35 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Harr Supporter said...
Dr. Harr,

When is the next meeting of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong? How do I join?

August 10, 2020 at 5:35 AM

Hey, Harr Supporter.

The Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong was founded in June 2008, and since then we have approximately fifty members... several in the United Kingdom, which makes this an international organization.

Early-on the Committee held meetings to help Ms. Mangum in her 2010 incident with Milton Walker... when the Committee membership was basically in the Triangle area... including a pizza party in Durham for Crystal and a birthday meeting for Mike Nifong in which we gifted him a guitar. It has been years since we've had a semi-informal meeting, and I don't anticipate an official meeting anytime soon... especially since a great percentage of members are on the west coast.

We would love to have you join the Committee which is relatively an easy thing to do by taking the following steps:
(1) Send an e-mail to me at justice4nifong@gmail.com and include the following;
(2) Your true name as you would like it to appear on stationery and your business card;
(3) Your mailing address so we can send you a membership packet;
(4) A portrait photo of yourself (which will be appended to the group photo) -- you can attach it to the e-mail; and
(5) Your tee-shirt size preference (large or X-large).

As a member you will receive the following:
(1) A j4n tee-shirt;
(2) A j4n certificate mounted on foam-core;
(3) Twenty j4n business cards with your name and Committee contact info; and
(4) A set of j4n stationery with your name in the margin (of page three).

For members there are no dues, fees, or financial obligations of any kind, and there are no obligatory activities or efforts required.

We consider your courage to lend your face and name to this worthwhile organization, in itself, to be an extraordinary contribution.

Once Crystal Mangum is freed, the Committee will be appointed new leadership that will make it more active in social justice issues and present more opportunities to its membership.; August 11, 2020 at 4:00 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Hey Sid. When’s the big day?

August 9, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Hey, Anony.

I'm no mind-reader. Could you please be a little more specific?; August 11, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Do you mean “capisci”?

August 8, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Hey, Anony.

Could be.. there are many different spellings for the Italian one-word phrase.; August 11, 2020 at 4:03 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Nifong Supporter Supporter said...
Dr. Harr,

Has the Committee on Justice For Mike Nifong endorsed a candidate in the 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election?

Hey, Nifong Double Supporter.

The Committee is an apolitical organization which does not make endorsements, so I can only speak on a personal level. It is my intention to vote for Roy Cooper for governor because I think he has done a good job as governor thus far, and will continue to do a good job in the future. His treatment of Crystal and me has been horrific -- ignoring me on such an important issue of justice is indefensible.

That said, several years ago, I wrote gubernatorial challenger Dan Forest three letters about Crystal Mangum which he ignored, and tried unsuccessfully over a two-month period to get an appointment to meet with him. As a Republcan he would send the state backward in my opinion, so for me this is a no-brainer.; August 11, 2020 at 4:12 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Beware, Sid. WRAL is going to drop the hammer.

August 8, 2020 at 5:55 AM

Hey, Anony.

I doubt it. WRAL-5 News is too busy trying to dodge service.; August 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Dr. C:

Should Sid be concerned about Rule 11 sanctions in the WRAL case?; August 11, 2020 at 4:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid,

I believe the poster was asking about your wedding date.; August 11, 2020 at 4:31 AM
Harr Supporter said...: Dr. Harr:

Thank you for the information regarding the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong. Is kenhyderal a member of the Committee?; August 11, 2020 at 5:24 AM
Dr. Caligari said...: Hey, Dr. Caligari.

Yes, the NC Court of Appeals three-judge panel did affirm the lower court ruling, but it did not address any of the ten issues on appeal made by Mangum.

Any activity performed by human beings will sometimes result in errors. But once a court case is over, it's over. You can't keep suing over and over again for the same thing.

Suppose Mangum wins this case. Can the State then ask for a rubber match?; August 11, 2020 at 8:38 AM
guiowen said...: "Could be.. there are many different spellings for the Italian one-word phrase."

I think you mean, many different misspellings.; August 11, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Anonymous said...: WRAL and James Goodman (represented by C. Amanda Martin) have filed a motion to dismiss.

Really, Sid -- It shouldn't take much of your time to at least post the documents you've submitted.; August 11, 2020 at 12:08 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
WRAL and James Goodman (represented by C. Amanda Martin) have filed a motion to dismiss.

Really, Sid -- It shouldn't take much of your time to at least post the documents you've submitted.

August 11, 2020 at 12:08 PM

Hey, Anony.

After printing up two sets of the complaint and exhibits, I learned that the Attorney Martin had filed a responsive brief... Although I have not yet received a return receipt.

It does take time to upload documents, especially with many exhibits that require links. Now am too busy trying to free Crystal and work on lawsuits. Besides, the arguments are similar to prior lawsuits.; August 12, 2020 at 5:30 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. Caligari said...
Hey, Dr. Caligari.

Yes, the NC Court of Appeals three-judge panel did affirm the lower court ruling, but it did not address any of the ten issues on appeal made by Mangum.

Any activity performed by human beings will sometimes result in errors. But once a court case is over, it's over. You can't keep suing over and over again for the same thing.

Suppose Mangum wins this case. Can the State then ask for a rubber match?

August 11, 2020 at 8:38 AM

Hey, Dr. Caligari.

Actually, this lawsuit is an original and separate lawsuit from the State-court lawsuit in that it alleges, among other things, that the State-court and its appellate court erred procedurally, as well as substantively. Ergo, this is not simply a malicious prosecution lawsuit, but a civil rights lawsuit.; August 12, 2020 at 5:37 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Harr Supporter said...
Dr. Harr:

Thank you for the information regarding the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong. Is kenhyderal a member of the Committee?

August 11, 2020 at 5:24 AM

Hey, Harr Supporter.

No.; August 12, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid,

I believe the poster was asking about your wedding date.

August 11, 2020 at 4:31 AM

Hey, Anony.

You're probably correct.

We plan on getting married as soon as possible. Can't give a date because the process has been halted due to the coronavirus. As soon as it opens up again, we'll have a better idea of when the prison nuptials will be held.; August 12, 2020 at 5:41 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Dr. C:

Should Sid be concerned about Rule 11 sanctions in the WRAL case?

August 11, 2020 at 4:27 AM

Hey, Anony.

I don't really understand the focus on Rule 11. Can't conceive how it could possibly be a problem. Perhaps you could enlighten me with your thoughts.; August 12, 2020 at 5:44 AM
Anonymous said...: Well Sid, since:

1) You submitted the document unsigned, and
2) Crystal Mangum is filing Pro Se , and
3) The missing signature hasn't been addressed in a timely manner,

Crystal Mangum could be responsible for "part or all of the reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses directly resulting from the violation."

As I see it, there are 2 possible outcomes to any Rule 11-relating motion:

Crystal (meaning YOU) will face a monetary sanction
OR
Crystal must disavow the motion, stating is was filed without her authorization.

Neither outcome looks good for you. I recommend getting a signed document on record ASAP...Better late than never, right?

Dr. Caligari, feel free to correct any inaccuracies.; August 12, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid's case against WRAL and James Goodmon isn't going anywhere - Why?

The summons and Complaint were not proper and were not properly served on defendants!

Federal Rule 12(b)(5) provides for dismissal of a claim if service of process was not timely or properly made, and a “plaintiff [Sid] bears the burden of proving adequate service once a motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process has been filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(5).”

Nice job, Sid....You sent the summons and complaint to the wrong attorney's office.; August 12, 2020 at 10:15 AM
guiowen said...: Sid,
It seems you bit off more than you can swallow.
Get a lawyer so you can stop making these terrible errors!; August 12, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Dr. Caligari said...: Actually, this lawsuit is an original and separate lawsuit from the State-court lawsuit in that it alleges, among other things, that the State-court and its appellate court erred procedurally, as well as substantively. Ergo, this is not simply a malicious prosecution lawsuit, but a civil rights lawsuit.

(a) You're not suing the state courts, you're suing the same defendants as before
(b) You couldn't sue the state courts even if you wanted to, because they are protected by sovereign and judicial immunity
(c) A claim that a state appellate court committed procedural and substantive errors can be pursued only by appeal to the state supreme court or the U.S. Supreme Court; federal district courts have no jurisdiction to review errors of state courts (Google "Rooker-Feldman doctrine"); August 12, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Harr Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

Given that the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong is assisting Crystal, I do not understand why kenhyderal is not a member. Can you explain the reason for his refusal to join?; August 12, 2020 at 5:44 PM
kenhyderal said...: I had initially been highly critical of the way DA Nifong handled the Duke Lacrosse case. It was Crystal that convinced me that DA Nifong, despite some unfortunate, remarks he made, was sincerely determined to obtain justice for her. I was the person who put Crystal in touch with Dr. Harr and she subsequently joined Justice4Nifong. Having done that I saw no purpose for me to join myself.; August 13, 2020 at 10:02 AM
Anonymous said...: Does the "Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong" actually even exist? I know Victoria Peterson and Jacqui Wagstaff had a falling out years ago (over an endorsement of the Durham Committee of the Affairs of Black People in Peterson's failed bid for City Council, IIRC -- A committee that later removed Wagstaff as Chair of their Political Committee...for "insubordinate, uncollaborative, extremely impolite and inappropriate" behavior, no less). Steve Matherly used to post here on occasion but hasn't in at least a decade. Myra Kinderknecht is still listed as the "Vice President" one the (poorly maintained) webpage, and she passed away...5 years ago.; August 13, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Anonymous said...
Does the "Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong" actually even exist? I know Victoria Peterson and Jacqui Wagstaff had a falling out years ago (over an endorsement of the Durham Committee of the Affairs of Black People in Peterson's failed bid for City Council, IIRC -- A committee that later removed Wagstaff as Chair of their Political Committee...for "insubordinate, uncollaborative, extremely impolite and inappropriate" behavior, no less). Steve Matherly used to post here on occasion but hasn't in at least a decade. Myra Kinderknecht is still listed as the "Vice President" one the (poorly maintained) webpage, and she passed away...5 years ago.

August 13, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Hey, Anony.

Yes, the Committee is a living, breathing entity, loosely speaking. It has existed since its founding in June 2008, is international, and open to membership. Victoria Peterson is a co-founder and she, along with Jacqueline Wagstaff are long established and current members... despite any disagreements between them on other issues. Actually, Ms. Wagstaff is responsible for literally saving Crystal Mangum's life shortly after her imprisonment on the murder conviction. Steven Matherly is also a longstanding member. Have been out of touch with him over the past several years.

Sorry to hear about the passing of Myra Kinderknecht. She was one of approximately four members who elected to resign for a variety of reasons. Most members hold life-time commitments to the Committee.

Sadly, there are approximately five members who I can think of offhand who have passed away. Death does not remove a member's face and name from official group photos or membership listings.

I agree that the website page is not maintained... haven't worked on it in years. Too busy working on Crystal's freedom, her legal cases, and my legal cases, among other things. The blog site is of greater value, though once things settle down and Ms. Mangum is freed, I will take time to work on the webpage.; August 14, 2020 at 2:56 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. Caligari said...
Actually, this lawsuit is an original and separate lawsuit from the State-court lawsuit in that it alleges, among other things, that the State-court and its appellate court erred procedurally, as well as substantively. Ergo, this is not simply a malicious prosecution lawsuit, but a civil rights lawsuit.

(a) You're not suing the state courts, you're suing the same defendants as before
(b) You couldn't sue the state courts even if you wanted to, because they are protected by sovereign and judicial immunity
(c) A claim that a state appellate court committed procedural and substantive errors can be pursued only by appeal to the state supreme court or the U.S. Supreme Court; federal district courts have no jurisdiction to review errors of state courts (Google "Rooker-Feldman doctrine")

August 12, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Hey, Dr. Caligari.

(a) I spent very little time considering whether to list the courts as defendants, but decided against so doing because of broad-ranging immunity... and I'm neither a glutton for punishment nor a vexatious litigant.

(b) See above

(c) Mangum's argument is that Rooker-Feldman doctrine is not applicable because the Federal court lawsuit is different from the State court lawsuit in that it complains of integral procedural deprivations and malfeasance by the courts which were not part of the State court case. The Federal Court case, in other words, is an original and separate case from the state one... and as such, is not appellate in its nature.; August 14, 2020 at 3:06 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sid,
It seems you bit off more than you can swallow.
Get a lawyer so you can stop making these terrible errors!

August 12, 2020 at 11:25 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

No indigestion here...

The main problem with representing Pro Se is that the Courts are reluctant to rule in favor of a Pro Se litigant because there's a perception that it puts the legal professional in a bad light for a failure to prevail. That should not be the case as the outcome should be based solely on the merits and facts of the case in arriving at a fair ruling.

A biased ruling by a prejudiced judge is not something that legal representation can prevent in and of itself... though it might help. But it would certainly not be worth the outrageous sums that retaining an attorney would incur.; August 14, 2020 at 3:34 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid's case against WRAL and James Goodmon isn't going anywhere - Why?

The summons and Complaint were not proper and were not properly served on defendants!

Federal Rule 12(b)(5) provides for dismissal of a claim if service of process was not timely or properly made, and a “plaintiff [Sid] bears the burden of proving adequate service once a motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process has been filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(5).”

Nice job, Sid....You sent the summons and complaint to the wrong attorney's office.

August 12, 2020 at 10:15 AM

Hey, Anony.

I have no idea as to what you are referring with sending the summons and complaint to the wrong attorney. The summons and complaint was sent to Attorney C. Amanda Martin, at her Raleigh office. Ms. Martin has been representing WRAL and Mr. Goodmon since the beginning, and is representing the defendants in this federally filed case.

Also, Rule 12(b)(5) is a defense that is used almost exclusively in cases involving a summary default judgment. Not being a lawyer, I can only say that I am not familiar with its widespread use to dismiss an initial complaint.

Maybe Dr. Caligari can weigh in on this.; August 14, 2020 at 3:46 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Anonymous said...
Well Sid, since:

1) You submitted the document unsigned, and
2) Crystal Mangum is filing Pro Se , and
3) The missing signature hasn't been addressed in a timely manner,

Crystal Mangum could be responsible for "part or all of the reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses directly resulting from the violation."

As I see it, there are 2 possible outcomes to any Rule 11-relating motion:

Crystal (meaning YOU) will face a monetary sanction
OR
Crystal must disavow the motion, stating is was filed without her authorization.

Neither outcome looks good for you. I recommend getting a signed document on record ASAP...Better late than never, right?

Dr. Caligari, feel free to correct any inaccuracies.

August 12, 2020 at 9:57 AM

Hey, Anony.

Do you get your information from QAnon, Fox News, or some other conspiracy theorist source?

I have reviewed all of the responsive briefs and motions to dismiss by defendants in Mangum's malicious prosecution lawsuit, and the Rule 11 defense was never used by either of the defendants in their memoranda.

The defenses of Officer Marianne Bond and the Durham D.A.'s Office are so thin that, even if a signature was missing from a document, they would utilize Rule 11.

If you have fact or evidence to support that the Mangum briefs do not contain a signature, I would appreciate you sharing it.; August 14, 2020 at 4:04 AM
Harr Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

You indicate that working for Crystal’s freedom is one of the principal purposes of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong. And yet kenhyderal tells us he can’t be bothered with joining. To use your words, perhaps he doesn’t have the courage to lend his name and face to your worthwhile organization?; August 14, 2020 at 4:30 AM
Anonymous said...: While C. Amanda Martin represents the defendants regularly, she is not defendants’ agent for service of process.

“WRAL-5 News” is a news broadcast produced by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated is a North Carolina corporation with its
registered and principal office in Wake County, North Carolina. Jennifer Venable is the registered agent of Capitol Broadcasting.

You did not contact Ms. Martin to discuss the possibility of accepting service on behalf of the defendants with regard to this matter.

Thus, you sent the summons and complaint to the wrong attorney.

The summons and Complaint were not proper and were not properly served on defendants.

"Federal Rule 12(b)(5) provides for dismissal of a claim if service of process was not timely or properly made, and a “plaintiff [Sid] bears the burden of proving adequate service once a motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process has been filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(5).”

Consider yourself elucidated; August 14, 2020 at 7:27 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid, with all your lawsuits, do you still not know how to serve people.

You cannot serve a Defendant with a complaint by serving their attorney.

Wow. You really are incapable of learning.; August 15, 2020 at 5:16 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
You've0 people in the J4N committee. Ask them to give $200 each, that'll give you a total of $12,000. You might even ask Kenhyderal for money, though I've no doubt he'll explain he's a person of "limited means".
With this money, HIRE AN ATTORNEY!
Then,maybe you can actually get things done. Otherwise you just seem to be saying, "Why waste my money?"
By the way, that's what Kenny seems to be saying, too.; August 15, 2020 at 10:56 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
Sorry, I should have said, you've 60 people.; August 15, 2020 at 11:31 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Guiowen. "Something is rotten in" the U.S.A. You have 5% of the world's population and 25 % of it's prisoners. You have more Lawyers per capita then other countries making for a more costly legal system than all other countries . More civilized countries don't need that many Lawyers or that many prisons. Is your Marie Antoinette insensitivity a lack of understanding for those of limited resources or a lack of sensitivity. The only way to justify such corruption and keep the over supply of US Lawyers in their high income brackets is to put in place meaningless procedures and tortuous regulations codified in legalese that require their "so-called" services. When you combine that with latent racism that's still all too prevalent justice gets delayed and gets denied.; August 15, 2020 at 3:41 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Harr Supporter said...
Dr. Harr,

You indicate that working for Crystal’s freedom is one of the principal purposes of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong. And yet kenhyderal tells us he can’t be bothered with joining. To use your words, perhaps he doesn’t have the courage to lend his name and face to your worthwhile organization?

August 14, 2020 at 4:30 AM

Hey, Harr Supporter.

kenhyderal responded directly to your statement.

I do believe that it takes courage to join the Committee, but that does not mean that people who choose not to join lack courage or a commitment to the cause.

Though you indicated your interest in joining the Committee, I respect your decision to change your mind and not. The Committee is a grassroots and support group with open membership to the public. Joining the Committee is no litmus test of loyalty or engagement; August 16, 2020 at 2:07 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Anonymous said...
While C. Amanda Martin represents the defendants regularly, she is not defendants’ agent for service of process.

“WRAL-5 News” is a news broadcast produced by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated is a North Carolina corporation with its
registered and principal office in Wake County, North Carolina. Jennifer Venable is the registered agent of Capitol Broadcasting.

You did not contact Ms. Martin to discuss the possibility of accepting service on behalf of the defendants with regard to this matter.

Thus, you sent the summons and complaint to the wrong attorney.

The summons and Complaint were not proper and were not properly served on defendants.

"Federal Rule 12(b)(5) provides for dismissal of a claim if service of process was not timely or properly made, and a “plaintiff [Sid] bears the burden of proving adequate service once a motion to dismiss for insufficient service of process has been filed pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(5).”

Consider yourself elucidated

August 14, 2020 at 7:27 AM

Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the elucidation.

Regardless of the identity of the registered agent, the defendant's attorney is in receipt of the summons and complaint and the judicial process should move forward. No harm, no foul.

The Rule 12(b)(5) is a defense, when not used in connection with a summary default judgment, that is one of desperation. It is a defense used when arguments cannot be made on basis of merits of the case.; August 16, 2020 at 2:29 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid, with all your lawsuits, do you still not know how to serve people.

You cannot serve a Defendant with a complaint by serving their attorney.

Wow. You really are incapable of learning.

August 15, 2020 at 5:16 AM

Hey, Anony.

Rule 12(b)(5) is a defense of desperation when used to dismiss an initial complaint. As stated prior, its use is mainly to challenge default summary judgments.; August 16, 2020 at 2:38 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney,
You've0 people in the J4N committee. Ask them to give $200 each, that'll give you a total of $12,000. You might even ask Kenhyderal for money, though I've no doubt he'll explain he's a person of "limited means".
With this money, HIRE AN ATTORNEY!
Then,maybe you can actually get things done. Otherwise you just seem to be saying, "Why waste my money?"
By the way, that's what Kenny seems to be saying, too.

August 15, 2020 at 10:56 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

kenhyderal responded to your statement.

As far as an attorney goes, I tried repeatedly to get attorneys for Crystal. Legal representation from NAACP, ACLU, innocence projects, and the private sector all refused to help Crystal.

Crystal will not accept any attorney as she's had legal representation in the past that sabotaged her.; August 16, 2020 at 2:45 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Note to gui, mon ami.

In the Committee money does not flow from members to the organization, but instead the other way. Members can help the Committee through letter-writing and other efforts that do not require expenditure of their finances. The Committee does not solicit money and it doesn't get involved in fundraising. It is not a 501(3)(c) tax-exempt entity. Contributions willingly given are appreciated, but again they are not sought.; August 16, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Nifong Supporter Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

Can you give us an update on your secret projects?; August 16, 2020 at 6:15 AM
guiowen said...: Cheer up, Sidney. Your girlfriend should be out in 5 years.; August 16, 2020 at 7:59 AM
THE GREAT KILGO said...: I AM JUST CHECKING IN ON MY MAN KENHYDERAL. HE DOESN’T SEEM INTERESTED IN THE INFORMATION I HAVE ABOUT THE PARTY.; August 16, 2020 at 10:37 AM
guiowen said...: Hey, Kilgo,
The only thing Kenny's interested in is whining. Because of context, he thinks that's all that matters; August 16, 2020 at 1:59 PM
Dr. Caligari said...: Also, Rule 12(b)(5) is a defense that is used almost exclusively in cases involving a summary default judgment. Not being a lawyer, I can only say that I am not familiar with its widespread use to dismiss an initial complaint.

Maybe Dr. Caligari can weigh in on this.

You said above that this is a new lawsuit, not a continuation of the prior one. As such, you have to serve the defendant, not their attorney.

This is not a matter of "no harm, no foul." Without proper service, the court has no jurisdiction.; August 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Why hasn't the "Committee on Justice For Mike Nifong" FB page been updated since 2012?

You'd think a 50 member committee could at least keep their social media presence up-to-date....; August 17, 2020 at 9:35 AM
kenhyderal said...: There is a historical context. The mistreatment of former DA Nifong is symbolic of the, universally acknowledged broken but firmly entrenched US Justice System. The present situation with unjust persecution of Crystal Mangum is a direct repercussions of his treatment at the hands of the powers-that-be; August 18, 2020 at 8:39 AM
Anonymous said...: You receive that rule 12 letter yet, Sid?; August 19, 2020 at 7:24 AM
Anonymous said...: If you were wondering (as I was) why Sid has been so silent, consider this:
On Aug 10th, Mangum (read: Sidney) filed a response to Bond's Motion to Dismiss. In addition to this response, a motion to waive or extend word count limitations was made by Mangum...

Well, that motion to extend or waive the word count was DENIED on August 14.

The brief was STRICKEN and Mangum is allowed until August 24 to file a brief which complies with the word limits in the Local Rules.

Undoubtedly, Sid is hard at work getting a corrected brief filed in the time allotted.; August 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Sid needs smaller briefs...

What kind of briefs?

Depends.; August 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Nifong Supporter Supporter said...
Dr. Harr,

Can you give us an update on your secret projects?

August 16, 2020 at 6:15 AM

Hey, Nifong double supporter.

My biggest secret projects have been put on hold in my focus on getting Crystal Mangum out of prison in light of the coronavirus. I am therefore focused on sending out correspondence, filing lawsuits, and other efforts to secure my fiancee's freedom.; August 21, 2020 at 6:27 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Cheer up, Sidney. Your girlfriend should be out in 5 years.

August 16, 2020 at 7:59 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

Thanks for cheering me up?

I think she'll be released before then. She should've been released long ago, but, as you know, I've been ignored by officials, politicians, and media. Makes it difficult as the playing field on which I'm fighting is definitely not level.; August 21, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. Caligari said...
Also, Rule 12(b)(5) is a defense that is used almost exclusively in cases involving a summary default judgment. Not being a lawyer, I can only say that I am not familiar with its widespread use to dismiss an initial complaint.

Maybe Dr. Caligari can weigh in on this.

You said above that this is a new lawsuit, not a continuation of the prior one. As such, you have to serve the defendant, not their attorney.

This is not a matter of "no harm, no foul." Without proper service, the court has no jurisdiction.

August 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Hey, Dr. Caligari.

That may be true, but, because my certified mail previously sent to the defendant has not been accepted and I have been banned from WRAL-5's property, the defendant's attorney long ago notified me to send all correspondence directed to defendants to her, the defendant's attorney, instead. So, when I served the summons and complaint by certified mail/return receipt I sent it to the attorney as she had requested that I do.

Just some extra edification for you.; August 21, 2020 at 6:53 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why hasn't the "Committee on Justice For Mike Nifong" FB page been updated since 2012?

You'd think a 50 member committee could at least keep their social media presence up-to-date....

August 17, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Hey, Anony.

For some reason, I find Facebook's interface to be extremely complicated. Haven't used it in some time. Although the Committee is basically being run entirely by myself at this time, it is my intention, once my fiancee is released, to assign officers, including a president, and getting more people actively involved. When that is undertaken, then social media and the website will involve more individuals other than myself.; August 21, 2020 at 7:05 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: kenhyderal said...
There is a historical context. The mistreatment of former DA Nifong is symbolic of the, universally acknowledged broken but firmly entrenched US Justice System. The present situation with unjust persecution of Crystal Mangum is a direct repercussions of his treatment at the hands of the powers-that-be

August 18, 2020 at 8:39 AM

Hey, kenhyderal.

You are absolutely correct regarding D.A. Nifong. He's suffered tremendously for doing the right thing in seeking justice in Mangum's case. The State, courts, media, and the Powers-That-Be have made an example of Mr. Nifong and that is why so many individuals and organizations are afraid to do anything to help Crystal Mangum.; August 21, 2020 at 7:13 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
You receive that rule 12 letter yet, Sid?

August 19, 2020 at 7:24 AM

Hey, Anony.

Would you clarify to what rule 12 letter you refer?; August 21, 2020 at 7:17 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
If you were wondering (as I was) why Sid has been so silent, consider this:
On Aug 10th, Mangum (read: Sidney) filed a response to Bond's Motion to Dismiss. In addition to this response, a motion to waive or extend word count limitations was made by Mangum...

Well, that motion to extend or waive the word count was DENIED on August 14.

The brief was STRICKEN and Mangum is allowed until August 24 to file a brief which complies with the word limits in the Local Rules.

Undoubtedly, Sid is hard at work getting a corrected brief filed in the time allotted.

August 19, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Hey, Anony.

You are quite astute. As so, you are probably already aware that Crystal Mangum has already filed replies that are in compliance with the word limit... filed on August 20th.

Actually I believe that the decision to deny the word-limit extension was reasonable... as it is more likely than not that non-lawyer Pro Se litigants are more likely than not to be redundant in their pleadings. In that, guilty. As a result, Mangum's reply briefs that are in compliance with the word-limits (filed on August 20th) are much better than the longer version briefs filed earlier.; August 21, 2020 at 7:31 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Sid needs smaller briefs...

What kind of briefs?

Depends.

August 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Hey, Anony.

Hardy-Harr-Harr. Very funny. As alway, love the double entendre.; August 21, 2020 at 7:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Are you going to share those documents with us?; August 21, 2020 at 10:25 AM
Dr. A said...: Yo Sid, Udaman.; August 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM
Dr. A said...: Yo Kenny, Udaman.; August 21, 2020 at 5:07 PM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
You tell us that everyone who has any power is against you. How, then, do you expect to get her out? Don't worry,she'll be out in early 2026. Meanwhile you can go visit her every week.; August 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM
Dr. A said...: Yo, Sid, Wyd?; August 25, 2020 at 10:35 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Are you going to share those documents with us?

August 21, 2020 at 10:25 AM

Hey, Anony.

At this point and time I am too busy with both lawsuits to against defendants represented by three sets of attorneys. Efforts are mostly trained on lawsuits and writing letters to hopefully get Mangum released.; August 25, 2020 at 5:23 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney,
You tell us that everyone who has any power is against you. How, then, do you expect to get her out? Don't worry,she'll be out in early 2026. Meanwhile you can go visit her every week.

August 21, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

The trick behind keeping Mangum incarcerated is to suppress the truths of Mangum's innocence from the general public. Once the general public becomes aware of the truths of Mangum's innocence, then that will force the State and Courts to do the right thing... hopefully.; August 25, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous Dr. A said...
Yo, Sid, Wyd?

August 25, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Hey, Dr. A.

Currently I am working on legal documents for my libel lawsuit... and preparing for mediation.

As far as my fiancee's case goes, there is positive movement in it that has yet to be divulged. It should become evident in a matter of weeks.; August 25, 2020 at 5:31 PM
A Ronnie Long Supporter said...: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article245266345.html

To (accurately) quote Minister Theodore Parker:

"I do not pretend to understand the moral universe, the arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways. I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. But from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice."

[Source: Ten Sermons of Religion, 1853]; August 26, 2020 at 4:58 PM
Dr. A said...: Yo, Sid, Tell us about the positive movement in the case. Given the results of your litigation over the last ten years, I’m not buying what you’re selling.; August 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM
Harr Supporter said...: Dr. Harr,

Did you serve WRAL?; August 30, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous A Ronnie Long Supporter said...
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article245266345.html

To (accurately) quote Minister Theodore Parker:

"I do not pretend to understand the moral universe, the arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways. I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. But from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice."

[Source: Ten Sermons of Religion, 1853]

August 26, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Hey, Ronnie Long Supporter.

Am thrilled that Mr. Long finally gained his freedom. The NC Attorney General's Office should never have fought his appeal in the Fourth Circuit... very ill-advised.

Thank you for the comforting words and inspirational passage. I agree that the arc of justice will soon bend towards Ms. Mangum.; August 31, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. A said...
Yo, Sid, Tell us about the positive movement in the case. Given the results of your litigation over the last ten years, I’m not buying what you’re selling.

August 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM

Hey, Dr. A.

I'm going to assume you are referring to my lawsuit against WRAL-5 News, et al.

It's moving along, which is good. As you may know, I filed a reply to the Defendants' motion to dismiss. I also filed a motion for summary judgment with it. I've contacted Defendants about a pre-mediation discovery conference but have not heard back. We're supposed to notify the court about it (which includes the selection of a mediator) by September 9th.; August 31, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: August 29, 2020 at 6:01 AM Delete
Anonymous Harr Supporter said...
Dr. Harr,

Did you serve WRAL?

August 30, 2020 at 8:34 AM

Hey, Harr Supporter.

I served WRAL-5 News, et al. long ago. Otherwise defendants would not have filed a responsive brief. Keep in mind that this case does not involve a default judgment... something in which improper service of summons and complaint plays an integral role.

So, not to worry.; August 31, 2020 at 5:54 AM
Anonymous said...: "I agree that the arc of justice will soon bend towards Ms. Mangum.:

Reading is Fundamental, Sid.

First, It is not "the arc of justice", rather it is the "moral arc of the universe".

And this "moral arc" does not bend toward a person -- rather it bends toward justice.

In essence, Theodore Parker Parker is stating that there is no guarantee (that he sees clearly) of the moral universe doing as he wishes. It is only through his own conscience, hos own actions, that justice will be achieved.

Consider yourself elucidated.; August 31, 2020 at 6:41 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney said,

"Hey, Dr. A.

I'm going to assume you are referring to my lawsuit against WRAL-5 News, et al."

No, Sidney, he was actully referring to your statement of 8/25, 5:31:

"As far as my fiancee's case goes, there is positive movement in it that has yet to be divulged. It should become evident in a matter of weeks."; August 31, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow, you really have no idea what a default judgment means do you?

It has nothing to do with an improper service of summons and complaint, literally nothing. Default happens when you properly serve a summons and complaint and they don't reply.

For someone who has done this a lot, and who is supposed to be at least somewhat intelligent, how are you so absolutely incapable of learning even the basic rules and terms?; September 1, 2020 at 4:50 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
"I agree that the arc of justice will soon bend towards Ms. Mangum.:

Reading is Fundamental, Sid.

First, It is not "the arc of justice", rather it is the "moral arc of the universe".

And this "moral arc" does not bend toward a person -- rather it bends toward justice.

In essence, Theodore Parker Parker is stating that there is no guarantee (that he sees clearly) of the moral universe doing as he wishes. It is only through his own conscience, hos own actions, that justice will be achieved.

Consider yourself elucidated.

August 31, 2020 at 6:41 AM

Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the elucidation.

What I did in my response was more of a loose re-phrasing of the quote... rather than a strict adherence to it. My bad.; September 1, 2020 at 5:28 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
Sidney said,

"Hey, Dr. A.

I'm going to assume you are referring to my lawsuit against WRAL-5 News, et al."

No, Sidney, he was actully referring to your statement of 8/25, 5:31:

"As far as my fiancee's case goes, there is positive movement in it that has yet to be divulged. It should become evident in a matter of weeks."

August 31, 2020 at 10:07 AM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

Thanks for the refresher. I believe that you are correct.

Regarding the significant positive movement it has not yet taken place, but there is definite movement in that direction. Things were set in motion a little more than two weeks ago... I cannot more quickly move events that are not specifically in my control. It may take another week or two before I am able to confirm and reveal the positive action.; September 1, 2020 at 5:34 AM
Dr. A said...: Yo, Sid, based on your last post, I am putting the “significant positive movement” in the same category as your secret projects. Two years from now, you will still have nothing to show other than empty words.; September 1, 2020 at 9:50 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Anonymous 8-31-20 8:41 AM----- Theodore Parker was a abolitionist and a theologian not a Physicist Dr.King adapted his quote and applied it to segregation, which like slavery was completely unjust and an affront to morality. The wrongful imprisonment of Crystal Mangum is a glaring example of the immorality of American injustice. Everyone knows that Americans have no immediate sense of morality and it takes them forever, long years behind more civilized nations, to finally do the right thing. Someday; reasonable gun laws, universal single payer healthcare, immigration reform AND urgently needed criminal justice reform. As Dr. Harr, like Dr. King, did he adapted Parker's transcendentalist message to Crystal's case.; September 1, 2020 at 2:26 PM
guiowen said...: Kenhyderal,
Please stop whining!
I'll even forgive your racism,if only you'll stop whining.; September 1, 2020 at 3:20 PM
guiowen said...: Kenny,
Please stop whining! I'll even forgive your racism,if only you'll stop whining.; September 1, 2020 at 3:21 PM
kenhyderal said...: @ Guiowen Don't confuse whining with railing. It's not whining, for me as a foreigner, with no ability to make the changes America desperately needs. All I can do is rail against American iniquity. You realize the whole world is scoffing at Trump's ridiculous braggadocio about American superiority in Wilmington today. Any country where 40% of the population support this buffoon is in deep trouble. He couldn't get elected as President of a service club in a small town in Canada. Churchill got it right when he said "You can always count on the Americans to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all the other possibilities" Get with it America. Don't be so retarded. Your legal and criminal justice system should be an embarrassment to all of you with more people in prison then any other country. Far worse then North Korea or Afghanistan. And it's costing the US taxpayer $300B a year. Tell me, though, with an example, what's racist about me.; September 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Dr. A said...: Kenny, There you go whining again. Even Sid will have to admit that it is very tedious. Do us all a favor and go back to your cutting and pasting of Google quotes.; September 2, 2020 at 4:43 PM
guiowen said...: Kenny: You admire some lawyer who defends a man accused of rape. You denigrate some lawyers who defend some men accused of rape.What's the difference? Mainly,that the one you admire, Atticus Finch,is defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. The lawyers you denigrate are defending white men accused of raping a black woman. This is the purest evidence of racism that I have seen.; September 2, 2020 at 10:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Canadians have a massive inferiority complex when it comes to the US. It frequently manifests itself in anger and ad hominem attacks directed against the US. I suppose it has to do with living in a country where there are only two seasons (winter and August) and an average of two hours of sunlight a day. In spite of it, they seem to have no problem at all pouring into the US to take advantage of our medical system and receive treatment they can't get in Canada.

I am not a big Trump fan, but like everyone else, I would gladly take him over the current Mayor of Canada, Justin Trudeau. Mayor Trudeau is a national embarrassment.; September 3, 2020 at 6:50 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Guiowen: You probably should re-read this important novel. You seem to have missed the moral lesson it contains about racial injustice that is, unfortunately, as important in today's America as it was 85 years ago; typical of the painfully slow American progress. Fictional Tom Robinson and real-life Crystal Mangum were both victims of racial injustice. What I find despicable about the Duke Lacrosse Defense Team is that they adopted the immoral strategy of trashing the alleged victim.; September 3, 2020 at 8:31 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Anonymous 9-3-20 6:50 AM. Inferiority Complex? No we don't. In Canada we pay much less for healthcare per capita, have universal, single payer, cradle to grave, coverage and we have superior health outcomes. A healthier population, less crime less imprisonment, less economic inequality and better public education scores and more democracy. 50% plus 1 wins. No bicameral legislature where land trumps people (demos) ie. Wyoming .5M = California 35M; no anachronistic 18th.C electoral college, no political and racial gerrymandering and we had democratic Founding Fathers.; September 3, 2020 at 9:36 AM
guiowen said...: Kenhyderal,
Once again you prove your racism.You only care about "injustice" when it is against a black person. You were happy enough when Nifong was trying to frame white men, but you find it horrible that people don't let CGM out of jail.; September 3, 2020 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: @Kenhyderal -- You state that the Duke Lacrosse Defense Team "adopted the immoral strategy of trashing the alleged victim".

Can you point to specific examples of statements from the Defense Team that were incorrect?

From my (limited) research, here's what I found:

1) Lawyers for the Duke lacrosse players said that Crystal Mangum was intoxicated with alcohol and possibly other drugs.

This was confirmed by the Crystal Mangum's own admission to police. She stated she had taken both prescription Flexeril and “one or two large-size beers” before the party. It has since been confirmed by the Attorney General's office that Mangum had taken Ambien, methadone, Paxil and amitriptyline, although when she began taking these medications is uncertain.

2) DNA results revealed that the woman had sex with a man who was not a Duke lacrosse player.

Attorney Joseph Cheshire said the tests indicated DNA from a single male source came from a vaginal swab taken from Mangum. This is a fact - we later found out there was DNA from MULTIPLE male sources, none of which were Duke Lacrosee players

In addition to these comments from the Defense Team, there were several statements in the various media outlets:

1) She had been convicted of stealing a car from the patron of a strip club she had given a lap dance to. She was sentenced to 3 weekends in detention for that.

This is a true statement.

2) She had made a similar claim in the past which she did not pursue. On Aug. 18, 1996, Crystal Mangum — then 18 years old — told a police officer in Creedmoor she had been raped by three men in June 1993, according to a police document. The officer who took the woman's report at that time asked her to write a detailed timeline of the night's events and bring the account back to the police, but she never returned.

Again, a true statement.

3) The strip club's security officer said that Mangum told co-workers four days after the party that she was going to get money from some boys at a Duke party who had not paid her, mentioning that the boys were white.

This appears to fall into the category of "hearsay". As such, this is possibly the closest comment I can find that could be considered "trashing" the alleged victim.

These last 3 comments were NOT made by anyone on the Duke Lacrosse Defense team, however.; September 3, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Anonymous said...: @Kenhyderal -- Maybe we'll all get lucky and Sid and Crystal will move to Canada to live with you....Once she's out of prison, of course.

Maybe we'll get REALLY lucky, and Mike Nifong and Cy Gurney will go with them.; September 3, 2020 at 2:07 PM
kenhyderal supporter said...: Right on kenhyderal. And let me also remind everyone that I am proud to call kenhyderal my friend.; September 3, 2020 at 4:06 PM
kenhyderal said...: @ Anonymous: The experienced Defense legal team was too savvy to go on record. Instead they utilized proxies such as the misnamed blog Duke Lacrosse Liestoppers, where Crystal was the alleged liar and who was savagely trashed her there daily for months and years, both for the charge and for the greedy lawsuits by pushing the canard she was a drug addicted prostitute scheming to defraud the poor innocent college boys. The "bouncer" at the strip club was himself convicted of drug offenses something Crystal never has been. It wasn't the press that dug up the taxi incident but the defense team's research. The desperate attempt to show Crystal engaged in prostitution went no where, leaving only innuendo. The sentence she received for the taxi incident reflected that she only blew over the limit and was 5 miles over the speed limit, not that she stole the taxi. The drunken taxi driver was unfit to drive and fearing to lose his job denied he gave Crystal the keys and had asked her to deliver the car to his home as he didn't want to leave the bar but he wanted to stay and keep drinking whereas Crystal had wanted to go leave. To protect himself with his company he said she stole the keys and directed her to get them from his hung up jacket. She did not flee the police she did not try and run down the policeman. All sensationalism by the gutter press.; September 3, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Anonymous said...: I see....So you actually have no idea what the LAX Defense said about Crystal Mangum...it’s only your opinion that they trashed Crystal Mangum “by proxy”.

You could’ve just stated that instead of presenting your opinion as fact.

As far as the “gutter press” goes.....They’re not the.LAX Defense Team. If the articles they ran were false, Crystal Mangum had the opportunity to sue them, just as Sid is doing WRAL. Why didn’t she?; September 3, 2020 at 8:07 PM
Ubes said...: Kenny,

Your description of what you call the “taxi incident” is completely inconsistent with the police report. But it has always been clear that you will follow your narrative regardless of the facts.; September 4, 2020 at 4:40 AM
Anonymous said...: Also, the media had an extreme pro-Mangum/Nifong and anti-lacrosse bias. It was not until the case was concluded and all the facts came out that some outlets begrudgingly acknowledged the rape never happened, that Mangum had lied about it and that police and Nifong engaged in repeated and serious misconduct in investigating and prosecuting the case. But, throughout the case, the media lionized Mangum and Nifong and thoroughly trashed the innocent lacrosse players. That's why outlets like Liestoppers and Durham in Wonderland were created - to counter the false narrative you still attempt to spin.

Try as they might, neither Sid nor kenny can change the facts of the lacrosse case or spin them in a way that is favorable for Mangum.; September 4, 2020 at 6:41 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ fake Ubes 9-4-20 4:40 AM Yep, typical of the overcharging faced by minorities in N.C. ; Speeding, fleeing to Elude, Assault on a Government Official, Driving while impaired and Grand theft auto. The Judge saw through it all and gave her three weekends of community service but it was raw meat for the Duke Lacrosse Defense and at the time, based on the phony charges, gave the gutter press something to sensationalize on a slow news weekend; September 4, 2020 at 2:46 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Dr. A said...
Yo, Sid, based on your last post, I am putting the “significant positive movement” in the same category as your secret projects. Two years from now, you will still have nothing to show other than empty words.

September 1, 2020 at 9:50 AM

Hey, Dr. A.

Your timing couldn't be better. As a matter of fact, two new positive developments are in the works, unrelated to anything previously, and they should take place hopefully within the next three weeks. I will identify them as they take place. They should go a long way towards the release of my fiancee from prison.; September 5, 2020 at 5:46 AM
Ubes said...: Kenny,

She copped a plea. Nothing more, nothing less. The facts speak for themselves.; September 5, 2020 at 7:14 AM
guiowen said...: Kenhyderal,
Is there any way we can get you to stop whining? Remember, we'll forgive your racism if only you stop whining.; September 5, 2020 at 7:17 AM
THE GREAT KILGO said...: kenhyderal,

Can I reach you at kenhyderal@yahoo.com?

I also am waiting for a tweet from @kenhyderal.; September 6, 2020 at 8:55 AM
guiowen said...: Kilgo,
Sorry about Kenhyderal.It's just that, because of context, he forgets to answer messages; September 6, 2020 at 10:36 AM
guiowen said...: I believe we've reached this point again:

Sidney: "I have some powerful arguments that will get CGM free within two weeks if not sooner."
Sidney: "Please, everybody, tell me the color of your favorite crying towel."
Kenny: "The evil Duke lacrosse apologists have been successful up to now, but will now suffer as the arc of justice bends in Crystal's direction."
Some time later:
Others: "So tell us Sidney how things went?"
Sidney: "I clearly failed to take into consideration the evil behavior of the justice system, and/or the way CGM's attorneys betrayed her!"
Kenny: "What can you expect from the U.S. system? This would never happen in Canada, or any other reasonable country! Reform reform! Drain this swamp!"; September 7, 2020 at 2:04 PM
Anonymous said...: kenny apparently thinks so. He is already greasing the skids for Sid's imminent failure with his hate filled tirades laying the blame on everyone and everything except Mangum for Mangum's situation.

This blog is like Groundhogs Day, but with the good parts edited out.; September 7, 2020 at 3:10 PM
kenhyderal said...: The only "broken record" here is Guiowen; September 7, 2020 at 4:24 PM
kenhyderal said...: Dear Dr. Harr Did you miss my reply to Fake Ubes ?; September 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM
guiowen said...: Kenny,
I imagine you probably never sent Ubes a reply. The trouble is that, because of context, you forgot to do so.; September 9, 2020 at 3:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Hey Dr. Harr -- Wasn't the Rule 26(f) meeting for your WRAL case supposed to happen by September 9, 2020?

What's the status on that?; September 9, 2020 at 5:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Really Sid? You had time to approve the message from Anonymous@5:08pm Sep 9, but couldn't take 1 minute to craft a response?

Something simple would do --

"Meeting was cancelled"

"Meeting was held. It was/was not good"....

That's just lazy.; September 10, 2020 at 10:09 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: guiowen said...
I believe we've reached this point again:

Sidney: "I have some powerful arguments that will get CGM free within two weeks if not sooner."
Sidney: "Please, everybody, tell me the color of your favorite crying towel."
Kenny: "The evil Duke lacrosse apologists have been successful up to now, but will now suffer as the arc of justice bends in Crystal's direction."
Some time later:
Others: "So tell us Sidney how things went?"
Sidney: "I clearly failed to take into consideration the evil behavior of the justice system, and/or the way CGM's attorneys betrayed her!"
Kenny: "What can you expect from the U.S. system? This would never happen in Canada, or any other reasonable country! Reform reform! Drain this swamp!"

September 7, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Hey, gui, mon ami.

Prepare yourself to be pleasantly (or unpleasantly depending on your point of view) surprised. The beginning of the end of injustice is at hand.; September 10, 2020 at 12:10 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: kenhyderal said...
Dear Dr. Harr Did you miss my reply to Fake Ubes ?

September 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Hey, kenhyderal.

I may have not posted your comment in a timely manner, but I did get around to posting it after you inquired. I will re-post it below:

kenhyderal said...
@ fake Ubes 9-4-20 4:40 AM Yep, typical of the overcharging faced by minorities in N.C. ; Speeding, fleeing to Elude, Assault on a Government Official, Driving while impaired and Grand theft auto. The Judge saw through it all and gave her three weekends of community service but it was raw meat for the Duke Lacrosse Defense and at the time, based on the phony charges, gave the gutter press something to sensationalize on a slow news weekend

September 4, 2020 at 2:46 PM; September 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Hey Dr. Harr -- Wasn't the Rule 26(f) meeting for your WRAL case supposed to happen by September 9, 2020?

What's the status on that?

September 9, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Hey, Anony.

You are on top of things. On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, I had a telephone Rule 26(f) conference with the legal counsel for defendants WRAL-5 News and James Goodmon. Our plan is to present our proposals for a Discovery Plan on this Friday morning. As I believe, we have fourteen days from the Rule 26(f) meeting by which to file it with the court.; September 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous said...
Really Sid? You had time to approve the message from Anonymous@5:08pm Sep 9, but couldn't take 1 minute to craft a response?

Something simple would do --

"Meeting was cancelled"

"Meeting was held. It was/was not good"....

That's just lazy.

September 10, 2020 at 10:09 AM

Hey, Anony.

I think I explained before, but I will explain again. When I received comments for the blog site they come over my cellphone and all I have to due is click on the "publish" button if I want it posted. I usually try to post as soon as I received because there's no way to tell if a comment has been posted or not. So, even when I'm on a walk or otherwise not at home it is far easier to post a comment.

To answer a comment I have to be at my laptop at home and I have to switch on internet sharing from my cellphone to access the internet and post my comments on this site. When I respond to comments I like to give full and complete responses... and I like to answer all comments addressed to me. (I don't always respond to comments directed towards kenhyderal.) So when I comment, it can be time-consuming... and that is something I am short on especially when busy. And at the present, I have been extremely busy. See the following comment from me.; September 10, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

You can consider yesterday, September 9, 2020, the beginning of the end of the manifest injustice by the state, courts, and media against Crystal Mangum. An event took place which I believe will be instrumental in resulting in Crystal's freedom and exoneration.

I will expose this major development in a post by this Sunday, September 13th at noon.

This is the first of several special secret projects that is underway. They will be revealed shortly.

P.S. For Mangum/Nifong detractors -- if you don't know where your crying towel is, I would suggest you either start looking for it or shop for a new one. Of course, you can always order one from me.

As you were.; September 10, 2020 at 12:48 PM
Dr. Caligari said...: Enough with the crying towel posts. They're not funny, and you've posted so many of them that didn't come true that your credibility as a prognosticator on legal issues is now nil.; September 11, 2020 at 8:49 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid,

Can you tell us when we might expect Mangum to be freed and exonerated?

Abe Froman
Chicago, IL; September 11, 2020 at 9:47 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Dr. C and @ Sausage King: You two are informed and intelligent enough to know that that eminent Forensic Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht believes Reginald Daye's death was not a homicide. I suspect even Dr. Roberts would concede, given Wecht's expertise vs her own and that of Dr. Nichols, that this is the case. This information has been given to Gov.Cooper and to AG Josh Stein. My question to you two as Americans why it does not outrage you that an innocent person is being imprisoned for political reasons and to selfishly and sinfully save face for them.; September 11, 2020 at 3:49 PM
Dr. Caligari said...: You two are informed and intelligent enough to know that that eminent Forensic Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht believes Reginald Daye's death was not a homicide.

As you know, I have often been critical of Dr. Harr's legal strategies but, when he first published Dr. Wecht's statement, I congratulated him and told him that, for the first time, he and Mangum had a potentially-winning issue.

I was then away from this board for a while but, when I returned, I found nothing had changed.
Why wasn't Dr. Wecht's affidavit filed in court as the basis for an MAR? Why is Dr. Harr wasting time with not one, but two frivolous lawsuits (the WRAL suit and the malicious prosecution case) instead?; September 12, 2020 at 8:29 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Dr. Caligari: Why do you suppose Gov. Cooper and AG Stein have done nothing. Cooper is a Dr.of Law and Stein a Harvard Law School Graduate. They have all the facts. Dr. Harr is a retired physician who gets sanctioned by the Law Society while seeking justice for Crystal. This with the acquiescence of all those with the power and duty to see that justice is served. But, of course, that would come at the cost to them losing face. That's far more important to them than the life of a poor black mother of three who, thanks to the Duke Lacrosse Defense, this 'me too" heroine was made a pariah in the eyes of an uninformed public. Cooper caved under pressure from powerful interests and misled public opinion and in declaring the accused innocent made Crystal to wrongly appear to be a person worthy of disrespect. History will not be kind to those who knew the truth and did nothing.; September 12, 2020 at 11:41 AM
guiowen said...: Kenhyderal,
Please stop whining Instead, help Sidney hire a lawyer. With any luck, you can have Crystal's crime reduced to assault with a deadly weapon, which should get her out. But you and Sidney have to do something. And please, no more of that "I'm a man of limited means" junk.; September 12, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only three hours until your big announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only two hours until your announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 6:27 AM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only 30 minutes until your big announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 8:28 AM
guiowen said...: Sidney,
I'm waiting with bated breath.I just hope you've actually done something worthwhile this time.; September 13, 2020 at 8:48 AM
kenhyderal said...: @ Guiowen---------- "Nobody is poor unless he stands in need of justice" (Lactantius); September 13, 2020 at 8:52 AM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

It is 12:00 noon and you have not posted your big announcement. You have disappointed us again.; September 13, 2020 at 9:06 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Apologies for not making the deadline. As what so often happens, I want to have the best presentation for followers of this blog site... so I get more ambitious as I work on the project.

Everything is pretty much completed... Just need to do code for buttons. Will have a little lunch and get back to work. Should be uploaded, I would estimate, no later than 6:00 p.m. this evening.

Again, sorry about the delay, but it should make the experience more enjoyable. You deserve my best.; September 13, 2020 at 9:30 AM
guiowen said...: Poor Kenhyderal! He needs some help for what he calls justice, but is unfortunately VERY poor.; September 13, 2020 at 9:58 AM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only 45 minutes until the extended deadline for your big announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 2:15 PM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only 30 minutes until the extended deadline for your big announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Only 15 minutes until the extended deadline for your big announcement.; September 13, 2020 at 2:44 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

There's no way I'm going to finish by 6:00 p.m. so I thought I'd give you head's up now. It is my intention to work on it until it is completed and upLoaded. I have work to do tomorrow on my case so I will have it posted by tomorrow morning.; September 13, 2020 at 2:46 PM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

You have disappointed us one more time. Can we rely on any of your promises?; September 13, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Abe Froman Supporter said...: Sid,

Are you really as inept as you appear to be?; September 13, 2020 at 7:03 PM

Monday, July 20, 2020

NC Justice in Crystal Mangum's case: Cruel, corrupt, and racist -- Part One

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