From the Raleigh News and Observer
Gov. Mike Easley said last month that picking Mike Nifong to be Durham's district attorney was the worst appointment of his career, and he said Nifong broke his promise not to run for the office.
Easley told law students in New York that Nifong's decision to seek office in last fall's election almost prompted him to consider yanking Nifong from office.
"I almost un-appointed him when he decided to run," Easley said. "I rate that as probably the poorest appointment that I've," the governor trailed off before adding "I've made some good ones."
The governor said Nifong had done a poor job.
"You don't need me to tell you that," he said.
No, you do not need to tell us that. Nifong is a disgrace to the judicial system. He has effectively ruined the lives of the Duke lacrosse players and their familes. Even when aquitted, there will always be residual stains on their honor, and debt up the wazzoo for the legal costs. And there is little that the accused can do to hold Nifong personally responsible.
