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Nifong Begins 1-Day Jail Sentence

DA in Duke lacrosse rape case reports to Durham lockup

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 7, 2007 2:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Surrounded by a small crowd of supporters, ex-DA Mike Nifong entered the Durham County jail at 9 this morning to begin his 24-hour sentence. Nifong was found guilty last week of willfully deceiving the court. He declined to comment to reporters, the News & Observer ... Read full story »

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