Complete coverage of Mike Nifong's State Bar ethics trial with video, documents and witness depositions.

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1. North Carolina State Bar Issues Disbarment Order for Nifong

   The North Carolina State Bar on Thursday issued a formal order disbarring Mike Nifong for his handling of the discredited Duke lacrosse rape case.

   1. Jul 12, 2007
2. Former Duke Lacrosse Prosecutor Disbarred

   A State Bar disciplinary committee disbarred embattled prosecutor Mike Nifong Saturday for violating nearly 30 rules of professional conduct while he handled the Duke lacrosse case.

   1. Jun 17, 2007
3. Disciplinary Committee Finds Nifong Broke Ethics Rules

   Mike Nifong violated 27 of 32 rules of professional conduct during his prosecution of three Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of rape, a disciplinary committee ruled Saturday.

   1. Jun 16, 2007
4. Law Expert: Cleared Player's Testimony Devastating for Nifong

   One day after he announced his intention to resign as district attorney, Durham prosecutor Mike Nifong could learn the fate of his legal career.

   1. Jun 16, 2007
5. City Leader: Nifong's Decision to Resign a Positive Step Forward

   “I’m going to resign as District Attorney of Durham.” Not long after Mike Nifong uttered those words at his State Bar ethics trial Friday, at least one city leader said it was the right move to help the community heal.

   1. Jun 16, 2007
6. Embattled Nifong Says He'll Resign

   During his eight-hour testimony at his State Bar ethics trial testimony, Mike Nifong announced he intends to resign as district attorney. (Day 4)

   1. Jun 17, 2007
7. 'Something Happened,' Nifong Maintains

   Even after saying Friday he intended to resign as Durham County's lead prosecutor, Mike Nifong was incapable of agreeing that no crime was committed in the Duke lacrosse case. (Day 4)

   1. Jun 15, 2007
8. Seligmann Never Thought He'd Be Indicted

   Cleared lacrosse player Reade Seligmann testified he never thought he would be indicted on charges connected to an exotic dancer's claims that she was raped. (Day 4)

   1. Jun 15, 2007
9. DNA Remains Focus of Nifong Trial Before State Bar

   Duke lacrosse defense attorneys made repeated requests of Durham DA Mike Nifong for the full results of DNA testing conducted by investigators, an attorney said Thursday. (Day 3)

   1. Jun 14, 2007
10. DNA Report Wasn't Final, Lab Director Testifies

    Mike Nifong never asked for a final report that would have included potential exculpatory DNA evidence in the Duke lacrosse case, a DNA lab director testified Wednesday. (Day 2)

    1. Jun 13, 2007
11. Spectator Removed From Nifong Ethics Proceedings

    Proceedings were delayed briefly Tuesday afternoon in the ethics trial of Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong when security officers had to remove a woman from the court. (Day 1)

    1. Jun 12, 2007
12. Police: Nifong Moved Forward With Case, Despite Problems

    A Durham police investigator testified Tuesday that Mike Nifong knew of inconsistencies in the Duke lacrosse accuser's story but pressed ahead with the case anyway. (Day 1)

    1. Jun 12, 2007
13. Durham DA Heads to Trial Over Duke Case

    Mike Nifong spent nearly three decades building a reputation as an honest prosecutor. Yet he is seen today as a bane to peers, many of whom feel tarnished by his mistakes in the now-infamous Duke lacrosse rape case.

    1. Jun 11, 2007
14. Nifong's Motion to Dismiss State Bar Charge Denied

    The North Carolina State Bar's disciplinary committee denied Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's request to dismiss one of three Bar charges, which alleges he withheld DNA evidence in the Duke lacrosse case.

    1. Apr 17, 2007
15. State Bar Says Nifong Skirted System in Handling of Duke Lacrosse Case

    A North Carolina State Bar response to Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong's request for dismissal of some of the charges against him suggests that Nifong has attempted to skirt the system in his handling of the Duke Lacrosse case.

    1. Mar 20, 2007
16. Nifong Attorneys: DA Didn't Intentionally Violate Ethics Rules

    Attorneys for embattled DA Mike Nifong tell the State Bar he did not intentionally violate ethics rules when prosecuting the Duke lacrosse case.

    1. Mar 9, 2007
17. Nifong Faces More Serious Ethics Charges

    New ethics charges filed Wednesday against Durham DA Mike Nifong could mean disbarment for the prosecutor if he is found guilty.

    1. Jan 24, 2007
18. State Bar Files Ethics Complaint Against Mike Nifong

    Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong has been accused of ethical misconduct in his handling of the Duke lacrosse case by the North Carolina State Bar. (Inside: View Complaint)

    1. Dec 29, 2006
19. Witness Depositions

    Depositions from witnesses in the North Carolina State Bar ethics hearing regarding former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's handling of the Duke lacrosse sexual assault investigation.

    1. Jun 27, 2007
20. Case Coverage

    WRAL's complete coverage of a rape investigation involving three Duke University men's lacrosse athletes.

    1. Oct 24, 2008
21. Ethics Trial Video

    1. Jun 16, 2007
22. Nifong Stories

    Coverage of Mike Nifong, his handling of the Duke lacrosse case and the aftermath.

    1. Jan. 16, 2009