| Elmostafa settles lawsuit! Woo hooo! | |
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| Topic Started: Jan 6 2009, 12:01 AM (1,028 Views) | |
| Carolyn says | Jan 6 2009, 12:01 AM Post #1 |
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Folks, I just got the news from Thomas Loflin, III - attorney for Elmostafa. "I am at long last pleased to inform you that Mr. Elmostafa has settled his malicious prosecution action against Hecht's, its security guard, and Hecht's successor corporations, the main one of which is Macy's Inc." "The settlement came just before we were to go to court on cross-motions for summary judgment as to the issue of liability on December 1st, and before court-ordered mediation set for December 15th. We had a trial date of March 30th (2009)." The amount of money settled for can not be disclosed as it was a confidential settlement. The only thing Mr. Loflin could say was that it was 'settled on a basis satisfactory to both parties'. However, I have since discovered via the grapevine that the attorney representing Hecht's in its settlement with Elmo was the same attorney who represented Duke in its settlement with Reade, Dave and Colin. That is interesting to me because it indicates the connection between Duke and Elmostafa. But what I find even more interesting is that defendants' attorneys settled before mediation. Now, of course, nearly all cases are settled before trial - but not before mediation. Mediation, however, (at least in California) requires one important thing - that both sides present ALL evidence. Whether it is the same for North Carolina is something I don't know. (I would be very interested in hearing any legal opinion about that.) Anyway, as I see it, settling before mediation is in my opinion a tacit admission that defendants' case was quite bad - and quite embarrassing. Anyway, the case settled and I am delighted. I also heard through the grapevince the delightful rumor that the amount which Elmo settled for was VERY good! Super! Personally, I can't think of an individual (outside of Dave, Reade and Colin) who deserves financial largesse more - considering what Elmo went through. Perhaps this explains why he has now returned to the Sudan to gather his wife and children and extended family and bring them all to Durham. Good for him! That was a great way to close out 2008. And a great way to start 2009! God bless Elmo! |
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| sdsgo | Jan 6 2009, 12:29 AM Post #2 |
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Carolyn, Thanks for reporting the good news. 
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| 60slib | Jan 6 2009, 02:50 AM Post #3 |
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If Elmo's happy, I'm happy. |
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| Baldo | Jan 6 2009, 02:56 AM Post #4 |
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Elmo, who despite being threatened and intimidated, stood tall. Even as he was handcuffed by DPD he refused to change his story. For Elmo it was about the Truth!  One of the great moments was when Elmo stood outside the jail and watched Nifong report for his day behind bars. BTW the Press never reported it!  I also put it on the main blog. Many thanks to "Carolyn says" for reporting this. http://liestoppers.blogspot.com/2009/01/elmostafa-settles-lawsuit.html Now don't you think Elmo should play himself in the HBO movie? Edited by Baldo, Jan 6 2009, 10:27 AM.
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| Tidbits | Jan 6 2009, 05:11 AM Post #5 |
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And the check from Macy's cleared! Great news Elmo. |
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| Quasimodo | Jan 6 2009, 08:05 AM Post #6 |
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Great news for Elmo!  (And it sure sounds like somebody didn't want the evidence coming out in public...) |
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| Locomotive Breath | Jan 6 2009, 08:07 AM Post #7 |
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I'll be Elmo is tickled. Sorry, it had to be said. |
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| Bill Anderson | Jan 6 2009, 08:52 AM Post #8 |
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This is most interesting, believe me, especially since Hechts representatives did not think they could win a case before a Durham jury, one that would have been hostile to Elmo. (Remember that the NAACP and the other members of the "civil rights" crowd in Durham were anxious to see Elmo get railroaded. Cash Michaels in particular has been attacking Elmo from the start.) Hechts engaged in bad judgment; Duke has Tara Levicy and DUMC. It would seem that Hechts would have a stronger defense. From what we have seen in the replies, Duke and Durham's defense is much weaker. 
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| sceptical | Jan 6 2009, 08:55 AM Post #9 |
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When will Durham honor its "Hero of the the Year" and a proud new citizen of the U.S.? |
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| ~J~ is in Wonderland | Jan 6 2009, 08:55 AM Post #10 |
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In today's hard copy of the HS, there is a big picture of Nifong at the swearing in. |
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| ~J~ is in Wonderland | Jan 6 2009, 08:59 AM Post #11 |
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I assume because of the on going lawsuit-it want happen.. |
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| justice4all | Jan 6 2009, 09:48 AM Post #12 |
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Weren't Hechts' key witnesses a "Paul Blart Mall Cop" DPD wannabe who was being mentored by Sgt. Gottleib and a career criminal/drug addict currently incarcerated? Oh and don't forget the high speed getaway video showing Elmo's cab rolling away from the curb. |
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| genny6348 | Jan 6 2009, 10:03 AM Post #13 |
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What great news! I'm so happy for Elmo and his family. He is an honorable and admirable man deserving of way more respect than he received in this matter. But money will help!
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| I'mstillaRebel | Jan 6 2009, 10:19 AM Post #14 |
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Congratulations, Elmo. I hope you and your family are safe and happy in your new home. I also hope that this is the first of many "Good News" findings that come about in 2009. The boys and their families have all waited long enough--and it is way past time for Duke and Durham to pay. Sadly, if they all see the writing on the wall--we may never have that happy day when Duke and the powers that be in Durham have to admit their roles in this sorry PC frame up. After what the kids and their families have endured, I wouldn't blame any of them for saying "Enough." |
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| Bill Anderson | Jan 6 2009, 12:29 PM Post #15 |
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When hell freezes over. Durham is a city that honors criminals and arrests honest people.
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| Kerri P. | Jan 6 2009, 12:39 PM Post #16 |
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Congratulations Elmo. 
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