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Why the Civil Suit Matters

By K.C. Johnson

I?ve received a few questions on the status of the civil trial; my response would be that the civil case exemplifies what happens when one side (in this case Duke and Durham) has everything to gain and nothing to lose by delay. Even if the case makes it to trial and Duke/Durham prevails, it would be a loser for the duo, since the trial?s revelations almost certainly would place them in a terrible light. Quite beyond bringing sunlight to corrupt Durham institutions, however, the civil suit has practical importance to the falsely accused players, of which I was reminded again when reading a post by PR guru Jack O?Dwyer. O?Dwyer?s post ostensibly analyzed the media?s response to the sexual assault charges against FIU baseball player Garrett Wittels and two of Wittels? friends...continue to full post

Full post as published by Durham-in-Wonderland on January 12, 2011 (boomark / email).