The Wisdom of Mike, Vol VII
“Just as important as recognizing what is the right thing to do is having the moral fortitude to actually do it, even when it would be easier to do the opposite, or to do nothing at all.”
- Michael B. Nifong, former Durham County District AttorneyFinal NC State Bar Disciplinary Order
"Nifong knew or reasonably should have known that his statements to representatives of the news media set forth in paragraphs 17-35, 37-42, 49-50, 61-62, and 76 above would be disseminated by means of public communication.
Nifong knew or reasonably should have known that his statements to representatives of the news media set forth in paragraphs 17-35, 37-42, 49-50, 61-62, and 76 above had a substantial likelihood of prejudicing the criminal adjudicative proceeding.
Nifong knew or reasonably should have known that his statements to representatives of the news media set forth in paragraphs 17-35, 37-42, 49-50, 61-62, and 76 above had a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused."
- F. Lane Williamson, Chair, Disciplinary Hearing Committee
"Nifong was required by statute and by court order to disclose to the Duke Defendants that tests had been performed which revealed the existence of DNA from multiple unidentified males on the rape kit items.
- F. Lane Williamson, Chair, Disciplinary Hearing Committee
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