The AV apparently has a medical history . . .

http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/503820.html

“One physician wrote, “Due to the patient’s long psychological history, she is at very high risk of narcotic abuse, and at clinic, we have recommended not to prescribe the patient any narcotics.”

As well, if the dates are correct, she was apparently pole-dancing on the night a vigil was being held for her in Durham. . .”

(excerpt from a post by the Friends of Duke University spokesman at Talk Left :

http://forums.talkleft.com/index.php?topic=465.0

“3. Colin Finnerty’s parents contacted Brodhead to ask for permission to transfer credits from other colleges. . . Brodhead refused to meet with them despite several requests. Finally, the person in charge of the annual giving program told Brodhead that, unless he agreed to see the Finnerties, he would resign. Only then did Brodhead agree to meet them. In the meeting, Brodhead remained intransigent and he and Mrs. Finnerty got into terrible argument. The Finnerties walked out because Brodhead started insulting them. ..

“There has not been a single note, card or other expression of kindness from anyone in the Duke administration to any of the three accused students.”

(Really a good way to run an investigation. Just like having the verdict, and then finding the evidence made to fit. . .)

And of course the AV didn’t identify anyone until well after their pictures had been splashed
all through the media, and one imagines their backgrounds researched, as well. .