justice4nifong: Crystal Mangum and Sidney Harr's Reply to NC Innocence Inquiry Commission's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Crystal Mangum and Sidney Harr's Reply to NC Innocence Inquiry Commission's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

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Anonymous said...: And there it is...Sid's claim of "legalese mumbo-jumbo" for his own failures.; February 2, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Basically, the Objection and Response by defendant to Crystal and my Motion for Summary Judgment was, in essence, nothing more than legalese mumbo-jumbo. How else can the NC Department of Justice's fight to keep non-lawyer Mangum from retaining Bar-accredited legal counsel (after she's been blacklisted by attorneys from the private sector) be justified?; February 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Your lolsuit is against the NC IIC. It’s an agency separate from the NC DOJ. The NC IIC does not represent criminal defendants in court as defense attorneys do. They can appoint an attorney in the “formal inquiry “ phase of their review— which is around step 6 of the process.

CGM hasn’t even made it to step 1, because a claim can only be initiated by Claimant, Court, State or Local Agency, or a Claimant’s Attorney.

CGM could have initiated the claim of innocence. Apparently you took it upon yourself to do it for her when you’re not legally permitted to do so. That’s on you and her, not the NC IIC.; February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Sid filed several letters (2 to the court Clerk, one to a "Ms. Hardy") yesterday.

Maybe he'll post them here.

We're 3 weeks away from CGM's expected release date.; February 6, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Anonymous
Your lolsuit is against the NC IIC. It’s an agency separate from the NC DOJ. The NC IIC does not represent criminal defendants in court as defense attorneys do. They can appoint an attorney in the “formal inquiry “ phase of their review— which is around step 6 of the process.

CGM hasn’t even made it to step 1, because a claim can only be initiated by Claimant, Court, State or Local Agency, or a Claimant’s Attorney.

CGM could have initiated the claim of innocence. Apparently you took it upon yourself to do it for her when you’re not legally permitted to do so. That’s on you and her, not the NC IIC.
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Hey, Anony.

All the lawsuit asks of the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission is to abide by the law and inquire into Ms. Mangum's claim of actual/factual/absolute innocence. Since it is a state agency with a duty to look into Mangum's situation and because Ms. Mangum has been blacklisted by all other Bar-accredited attorneys during the past nine years, I can find any other reasonable option.

As you may be aware, the NC Prisoner Legal Services (which is a non-profit law firm contracted with the NC Indigent Defense Services to provide post-conviction legal representation for inmates) abandoned Ms. Mangum in January 2017 and refused to accept any input from me.

Your attempt to place blame on me is a desperate nonsensical technicality because the Innocence Inquiry Commission was well aware that Ms. Mangum wanted it to inquire into her case. Fact is that I am more knowledgeable about Ms. Mangum's murder case than anyone... and can present the facts necessary to assure the Commission's acceptance of her as a client.; February 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

I did hand-deliver letters to the EDNC District Court's Clerk's Office, but I am busy working on trying to have Mangum released to post them. The essence of the letters (Ms. Hardy being the case manager) was to see if there was any way to expedite the glacial movement of the process. The case, filed on October 9, 2025, is a relatively simple one, not requiring any discovery... My question is: What are we waiting for?; February 7, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Anonymous said...: ATTEMPT to blame you?

Read it here:
https://innocencecommission-nc.gov/start-a-claim/; February 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the link. I went to the site and it consisted of a form to fill out and send, however, Ms. Mangum does not have access to internet and ergo cannot submit the form, much less access it.

On the NC Innocence Inquiry Commission site under "Who can initiate a claim" is the following: "Unless referred, the claimant must contact the Commission directly. A claimant’s friend or family member may not initiate a claim, however they may provide our contact information to the claimant and suggest he or she write to us and, if necessary the appropriate assistance will be provided."

Please take note that on November 25, 2019, a month following Dr. Wecht's issuance of his report on Mangum's case, she wrote a two-page handwritten letter to NC IIC Executive Director Lindsey Guice Smith. Nothing became of Mangum's request to this hand-delivered letter.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.; February 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Anonymous said...: Nice try. Yes, CGM wrote a letter. How was that letter delivered to the NC IIC? Some 3rd party? A friend or perhaps a “lay advocate”?; February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

If you would have read my December 4, 2019 cover letter, you would know that I hand-delivered the letter to NC IIC on December 4th, and that it contained Ms. Mangum's November 25, 2019 two-page handwritten letter to NC IIC.

Let me know if further edification is required.; February 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Prince Humperdinck said...: You enclosed her later with on of your own, requesting the Executive Director contact YOU at their earliest opportunity.
YOU are not the claimant.
Could CGM have completed a printed copy of the form in 2019? Was an opportunity to have her complete this form given to her by, say, a trusted friend or “lay advocate” in 2019?
Has anyone (say, a trusted friend or “lay advocate”) contacted the NC IIC at their office number,(919) 890-1580, and asked them what needed to be done in this situation?; February 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Prince Humperdinck.

We have made it a practice of Crystal's handwritten letters being sent directly to me (because she knows my address and I am better positioned to find the mailing address of the intended addressee). Also, I am able to photocopy her letters, and if necessary, send them by certified mail.

Most times I will include a cover letter.

I think it was clear from Crystal's letter that she wanted the NC IIC to represent her and that she wanted it to contact me.

I am, as you say, not the claimant, but I am a witness who knows Mangum's case better than anyone else... including Crystal and NC IIC staff. I wanted the NC IIC to contact me so that I could provide its staff with evidence and facts of Ms. Mangum's innocence. Conversely, having visited her weekly for fourteen years, and spoken with her multiple times a week, and having access to prosecution discovery including medical records, there is nothing in possible attorney-client privilege that I did not already know.

Face it... either because of racism and/or quid pro quo with the 2014 donation by Durham arranged with a settlement with the three Duke Lacrosse student/lacrosse athletes, the NC IIC did not want to represent Ms. Mangum as a client, despite knowing of her absolute innocence.

Since NC IIC deals almost exclusively with inmates, I don't know why Ms. Mangum's situation should represent such a procedural problem. Catch my drift?; February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Prince Humperdinck said...: I think it’s clear by your comments that no ever tried calling the NC IIC, let alone ask them if the appropriate way to get them to look at CGM’s case was to contact the executive director directly.
As anonymous pointed out, that’s on you and CGM, not the IIC.; February 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Prince Humperdinck.

As far back as 2014, I walked to the NC IIC's office building, and attempted to speak with staff. I believe, at one point, then-Executive Director Kendra Montgomery-Blinn came to the lobby and spoke with me for a few minutes. It should have been obvious to anyone that the objective of my communications with NC IIC was to have it inquire into Ms. Mangum's claim of actual innocence. As stated before, Ms. Mangum is unable to access the NC IIC online form because she has no access to the internet. She sent a handwritten letter to the NC IIC seeking assistance. That should have been enough.

It's all about racism and the quid pro quo!; February 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Prince Humperdinck said...: Sid - You aren’t the claimant, you can’t start the claim for CGM. She has to start the claim, which she could have done at any time.
Your refusal to accept this doesn’t make it any less true.; February 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Anonymous said...: This case has been closed as of Feb 9. NC IIC was granted their Motion to dismiss. I believe the judgment was mailed yesterday.; February 11, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Anonymous said...: So...Sid's lolsuit is over.
In other shocking news:
Water is wet
fire is hot; February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Marina Lemmons said...: Dr. Harr:

Apparently you lawsuit was dismissed. It is critical that you now focus on the transition. Ms. Mangum will be released in two weeks.

The contact information is related below:

Durham Reentry Council
252-514-4828 ext. 232

Wake Reentry Council
919-754-5373 / 984-275-7259 / 919-754-5342

NC FIT
https://www.med.unc.edu/fammed/service-to-the-community/clinical-care/formerly-incarcerated-transition-program/

Restorative Transitions
https://www.restorativetransitions.org/

Center for Community Transitions
https://centerforcommunitytransitions.org/; February 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Prince Humperdinck said...: Sid -- You going to give us an update on the NC IIC lolsuit?; February 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Anonymous said...: And, she will be released in 2 weeks. Sid needs to be doing what he can to make sure she has stable housing and support, not wasting time on this stuff.

Of course, he has admitted that the engagement is off, and that Crystal is probably not going to be with him when she gets out - he's trying to give her a reason to appreciate him when she gets out - as it stands, he's done nothing for her.; February 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
dhall said...: As we near Crystal Mangum's release and, I assume, the demise of this blog, I thought it appropriate to make my final comments.

I'll start by stating that it's my belief that Crystal Mangum was guilty of a felony -- specifically assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
Regardless of Dr. Harr's past comments, she did not "poke" Reginald Daye. She assaulted and stabbed him.
With that stated, it's also my belief that she was not guilty of 2nd degree murder. Daye's death was due to the treatment he received at the hospital and wasn't caused by Mangum's actions.

So, why the 2nd degree murder charge? It's common knowledge that the DA's office (prior to, including, and after Mike Nifong) was known for "inflating" criminal charges in order to coerce guilty pleas to lesser charges (unfortunately, often for those defendants with limited resources). This obviously includes DA Tracey Cline -- the DA during Mangum's murder trial. Dr. Harr has argued in the past that it was an ADA responsible for the charges that ultimately sent Crystal Mangum to prison -- as if the ADAs are allowed to work in a vacuum with no review or guidance from the DA.

Ultimately, Crystal Mangum's 2nd degree murder conviction was not the "tragic rush to accuse" that Dr. Harr claims. It was simply an opportunity for
the DA's office to use her conviction to gain a political advantage via their conviction rate. One they took advantage of once Mangum's "supporters" influenced her to either fire her lawyers or forced the lawyers to leave due to the "supporter" interference.

With regard to Crystal Mangum's issues with getting a lawyer:
By my count there have been 12 civil lawsuits (and NUMEROUS filings for these lawsuits) filed under Crystal Mangum's name. All of these were created by Dr. Harr and some filed without Mangum's knowledge. All ultimately failed. There have also been a number of motions filed in either superior/district or federal court in regard to Mangum's criminal conviction- most if not all at least ghost-written by Dr. Harr. These ultimately failed as well
Dr. Harr has never acknowledged that these (quite frankly ridiculous) legal filings had an impact on Mangum's ability to find a lawyer that could represent her. Further he set an unreal expectation that any lawyer work thru him for Crystal Mangum -- as if he has any legal expertise. Dr. Harr is responsible for Mangum not being able to find a lawyer due to his actions. Crystal Mangum also bears responsibility, as she allowed Harr to act in this manner.

So where does that leave us?
We're roughly 2 weeks away from Crystal Mangum's release. I provided a number of resources that can help her transition back into society. Based on the comments here, these resources haven't been contacted, and nothing has been done to assist Crystal Mangum with her transition. I do hope she takes the time to read those comments and realize that assistance IS available for her, and she accepts that assistance.

Finally...
There have been quite a few knowledgeable resources posting on this blog at one time or another. I learned something from you all.
There's also been quite a few...well, less than knowledgeable resources that have posted on this blog. You know who you are -- and while I can't say I learned anything from you, at least you were good for a laugh.

I thank you for that.

-D; February 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Sid file a Motion for a More Definite Statement….3 days after the motion to dismiss was granted and the court clerk ordered to close the case.
A quick google search will show you that “Because the purpose [of the motion for a more definite statement] is to clarify vague pleadings to prepare a defense, it is not applicable after a final judgment or dismissal. “

Really, Sid - you’re not even trying now. It took me SECONDS to find that this motion is not applicable.; February 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Anonymous said...: dhall said: "I assume, the demise of this blog"

I would not bet on that. Sid will now switch to clearing Mangum's name and then getting monetary compensation for her imprisonment. A leopard cannot change its spots.; February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

A commenter stated that the order to grant NC IIC's Motion to Dismiss my case was issued on February 9, 2026. As of yesterday, February 16, 2026, I had not received a copy of the order from my post office box or residence. I have not bothered to go to the clerk's office to check.

As far as my February 12, 2026 filing of the Motion for a More Definitive Statement, I was, and am still, unaware that a ruling has been made by the court.

There is no justification for delayed postal delivery of an order of this magnitude. I am still waiting to receive an order... if one really exists.; February 17, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

You are absolutely correct. However, I am still working on her release prior to the 27th.; February 17, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Anonymous said...: "I was, and am still, unaware that a ruling has been made by the court."

consider yourself enlightened

Copies of the judgment were supposed to be "sent via US Mail to Crystal Gail Mangum 0801264 N.C. Correctional Institute for Women 4287 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4287 and Sidney B. Harr P. O. Box 10153 Raleigh, NC 27605."

Maybe you should "[bother] to go to the clerk's office to check."; February 17, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Anonymous said...: Anonymous @February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM:
I think dhall is right.
Once Mangum's out of jail, Sid's not going to be able to post anything to this blog (or his Substack) without CGM's approval.
So while Sid may switch his focus, she's going to have final say about what gets posted.
I'm willing to bet that she's not going to want their failures to get much publicity, and since Sid all of Sid's activities WRT CGM have been failures, there's not going to be any activity here.; February 17, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Given Sid's obsession with an "early" release - which will not happen now, as nothing he files would get ruled on within that timeframe - only a Pardon/Commutation from the Governor could get her out within the 10 days she has left - I suspect they have a deal that she will be with him if he gets her out early, and since he can't, he's worried she will have nothing to do with him when she's out.

We already know the wedding is off - he's made that clear - regardless of his excuses.

The reason Sid isn't worried about helping her prepare for life outside prison is will likely have no contact with her.; February 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Prince Humperdinck said...: Hey Sid -- You should check your old friend, PacerMonitor on the status of your lolsuit....; February 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Anonymous said...: I know it doesn’t matter, as this case has been dismissed, but aren’t motions for a more definite statement filed by the defendant(s)?
The purpose of this motion is to get more details regarding allegations that are too vague to allow for a proper defense.
What allegations have the NC IIC made against you or CGM?; February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: HEY, EVERYBODY... LISTEN UP!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Today I did receive a letter from the EDNC Office of the Clerk. It was post-marked February 14, 2026. I did not open it because I knew what it contained... having spoken with Ms. Mangum who had just received it. She told me all I needed to know... that it was denied, and that it was denied without prejudice.

So, instead of being distracted and depressed by reading the letter containing the order, I am moving forward with search for an attorney.; February 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Anonymous said...: "Today I did receive a letter from the EDNC Office of the Clerk. It was post-marked February 14, 2026. "

Happy Valentine's Day, Sid.; February 18, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Sid -- Mangum will be out of jail in a week....CGM's search for an attorney should wait until she's out of prison so any prospective lawyer can speak to her. The lawyer will be representing her, not you, after all.
In the interim, post the last several documents in the NC IIC lolsuit.; February 19, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Thanks for the link to the docket. I appreciate it, and it saves me a trip to the courthouse.

With regards to the letter containing the order and judgment, the envelope contained two postmarks... one dated February 13, 2026 and one dated February 14, 2026. (I would send you a link of the envelope, but I'm having problems with my printer/scanner.) Keep in mind that I filed the Motion for a More Definitive Statement on February 12, 2026. With Monday, February 16, 2026 being a holiday, I didn't receive the letter until Tuesday, February 17, 2026... probably after you submitted your comment... at the latest 8:59 AM.; February 20, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

I do not understand why you believe I should have to get approval from Ms. Mangum for anything I post on my blog site or Substack page. Can you enlighten me with legalities regarding my posting on my own blog site and Substack?

What Crystal Mangum deserves, and what I will be fighting for, is to be exonerated with a Pardon of Innocence. That our objective following her release from prison... after which I understand she will be on parole for nine additional months.; February 20, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Prince Humperdinck.

As I have repeatedly mentioned, Ms. Mangum's November 25, 2019 handwritten letter, which I hand-delivered to the NC IIC Office building on December 4, 2019 should have been sufficient to initiate an inquiry into her claims of innocence. Being incarcerated makes complying with anything all the more difficult. Face it, NC IIC just wanted an excuse for not inquiring into her complaint... after all, it received $50,000 courtesy of the three Duke Lacrosse players when their lawsuit against Durham seeking $10 million each failed.; February 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Not so fast. It's not over yet.; February 20, 2026 at 5:41 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Marina Lemmons.

Thanks for your concerns regarding Ms. Mangum. She has made arrangements for release. I am still not aware of all constraints regarding her parole, but will address them when knowledgeable.; February 20, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, dhall.

This blog site was begun long before Ms. Mangum even met Reginald Daye. It will not vanish into the ether once Mangum's case is resolved... resolution being at least her exoneration and Pardon of Innocence. Also, keep in mind that I was using this platform to advocate for Shan Edward Carter... wrongly sentenced to two death penalties.

dhall, your comments have always been highly respected and carried much weight. Naturally, we are both in agreement that Mangum was wrongly convicted of murder in Daye's death. Allow me to provide edification regarding other aspects of her case.
(1) I believe she did not assault him, as her actions were in self-defense. Remember, the locked bathroom door behind which she sought refuge was battered down my the force of Daye's body;
(2) clumps of her hair were found by the bathroom door threshold -- likely from him dragging her into the master bedroom by her hair;
(3) facial bruising, swelling, and fingernail gouge marks evidenced he physically abused her, and surely they were inflicted prior to her final act of self-defense;
(4) Daye had a history of controlling behavior (forcing Mangum to jettison all male friends, inspecting her cellphone calls and even confiscating her phone) which supports jealous rage (precipitated by her recent conversation with the Durham police officer) as the motive for the attack and implicating him as the aggressor;
(5) Daye was an alcoholic and was intoxicated at the time; and
(6) the definition of "poke" is to jab or prod someone quickly with a sharp or pointed object... which could very accurately describe her action as the single wounding enabled her to escape and was followed by her rapid retreat strongly suggest just that... escape, not lethality was the objective.

As far as then-DA Tracey Cline's culpability in Mangum's wrongful conviction, it has never been a focus. I fault the Durham D.A.'s Office in general... if one wants to shift responsibility to D.A. Cline, I would have no objection.

Regarding the numerous lawsuits filed, I agree they should not have been necessary; what made them necessary was the State agencies and other defendants' refusal to allow me to present evidence of Mangum's innocence. A lawsuit was filed against Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Michelle Aurelius and the NC Department of Health and Human services because they would not allow me the opportunity to speak with them. Same can be said for my Wake County D.A. Lorrin Freeman. The lawsuit filed against WRAL-5 News was because of it libelous and defamatory 2013 and 2015 articles in which they claimed Daye was fatally stabbed... its attorney refusing for more than six months to make a simple correction. Finally, the lawsuit against NC IIC should not have been necessary because Mangum requested by mail that her 2019 handwritten claim of innocence be given consideration. Because State agencies and others refused to communicate with me -- for the purpose of maintaining plausible deniability, in my opinion, it was necessary for me to take legal action on Mangum's behalf.

With regards to the inability to retain an attorney for Ms. Mangum, I began in 2014 with NC IIC... this being three years prior to her abandonment by the NC Prisoner Legal Services. I contacted, literally, close to a hundred attorneys who have either ignored me, or refused... many not even communicating directly with me. One veteran attorney nearing retirement confided that "Crystal Mangum is kryptonite" with regards to retaining a private sector attorney.

As far as Ms. Mangum reading comments or anything online, she is unable to do so now as internet is not available to inmates.

Let me know if further elucidation is required.; February 20, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Nifong Supporter said...: Hey, Anony.

Thanks.; February 20, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Anonymous said...: I find it hard to believe that CGM is going to let you write about her without her approval. I didn't mention anything about legalities.
Are you admitting here that you're going to write about CGM without her approval? Is she aware of this?; February 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Anonymous said...: This lolsuit is over. It's been dismissed.
You can, of course, appeal it. An appeal is not a continuation of a lawsuit -- it's a separate legal process altogether.
You don't believe me? Google it.
Or you could file the same lolsuit again -- that worked so well with Harr v. Duke University.; February 20, 2026 at 7:05 AM
dhall said...: Dr. Harr -
We’re all aware of your support of child murderer Shan Carter, as well as your support of DAs like Nifong and Cline (who both used Mangum as a tool to support their careers). These are just a couple of reasons the few who comment here do not support you on other endeavors.
With regard to statements 1-6, you’ve argued them all in the past, and they have either proved to be false, colored by your own bias, or simply your own opinion and not supported by fact.
Your numerous lawsuits (“lolsuits” as some have called them) were all faulty. And since many of them were either filed on Mangum’s behalf or mentioned her by name, they make her faulty by association. Any lawyer would take these into consideration before accepting her as a client. Your push to have yourself included as one of her legal “team” is another strike against her.

I don’t expect her to read any comments while in prison. I hope she takes the time to do so once she’s released. There’s a number of resources identified that will be beneficial to her, and she should take advantage of them.

I also hope she takes the recommendation to give her approval before letting you write about her serious consideration.; February 22, 2026 at 9:22 AM

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Crystal Mangum and Sidney Harr's Reply to NC Innocence Inquiry Commission's Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment

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