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Nifong Guilty of Criminal Contempt; Sentenced to 1 Day in Jail

Former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong was held in criminal contempt of court Friday for lying to a judge when pursuing rape charges against three falsely accused Duke University lacrosse players last year.
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Former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong was held in criminal contempt of court Friday for lying to a judge when pursuing rape charges against three falsely accused Duke University lacrosse players last year.

Reporter : Ken Smith
Photographer : Greg Clark
Posted 2007-09-01T00:04:43-0400 - Updated 2016-03-10T17:07:52-0500