Nichole Rice’s acquittal in the 2007 murder of her college roommate, Anita Knutson, wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it exposed deeper problems within Ward County’s prosecution system. Despite weak evidence and years of delays, prosecutors pushed forward, only to see the case unravel in hours. But Rice’s trial is just one example. With a conviction rate far below national averages and a history of questionable decisions, it’s worth asking: Is Ward County’s top prosecutor pursuing justice or wasting resources on losing battles?
Those are the questions raided in Rob Port’s latest column. Read it at Inforum.com.
