Disgraced Hack Nifong Resigns

What a worm.

Raleigh — The man who pursued rape, sexual assault and kidnapping charges against three former Duke lacrosse players who were later declared innocent by North Carolina's attorney general says he will resign.

"Throughout the years I have served as a prosecutor I have always tried to do the right thing," a tearful Mike Nifong said. "In this case, I was trying to do the right thing. Much of the criticism directed to me in the is case is justified. The allegations that I'm a liar, however, are not justified."

Nifong made the announcement during his testimony Friday at his State Bar ethics trial to the surprise of the families and defense attorneys of the cleared lacrosse players, as well as others.

Some of Nifong's staff said they were surprised to hear the announcement and heard it on television while they watched his testimony.

Video here.