Closing arguments in Wright's case in progress
The prosecution in the legislative hearing trying to determine if Rep. Thomas Wright did something unethical wrapped up its case about 20 minutes ago. It was a pretty standard summation of the evidence.
Irving Joyner, a lawyer for Wright, is now presenting his closing. He started by suggesting that the proceeding might have been unfair.
"I recognize the hill that I have to climb. and I know that I'm trying to walk up a slippery slope," he said.
He said that since it was the committee itself that found probable cause for a hearing, they had already determined his client was probably guilty. Now, he said, the same committee sits in judgment, preparing to make a recommendation to the full House.
He's now trying to punch some holes in the prosecution's case.
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. We cannot even put Nifong in jail, in the state, oh, I sorry he pulled a day. Small price to pay for trying destroying 3 men lifes and trying to put them in jail for 20 years.
Crime pays in NC, until the feds come.
Posted on March 6, 2008 3:59 PM