In the wake of yet another slap at her professional ethics, Nancy Grace boasts that in 10 years as a prosecutor she tried more than 100 cases to a jury and handled thousands of guilty pleas. So?
Hey, Nancy. Plenty of people work that hard.
Perhaps that is why she burned out to become a Court TV caricature.
Grace's conduct as a prosecutor has gleaned the following commentary by reviewing courts. She has "demonstrated disregard of the notions of due process and fairness;" her conduct was "inexcusable," wrote the Georgia Supreme Court in Carr v. State, 267 Ga. 701 (1997).
Her closing argument in another case "exceeded the wide latitude" afforded counsel. She argued the heinousness of drug-related murders and serial rape in a heroin trafficking conviction. Bell v. State, 263 Ga. 776 (1994).
And most recently, she "played fast and loose with her disclosure obligations" as regards excuplatory evidence, a third court found in a habeas case. Stephens v. Hall, (N.D.Ga. Sept. 11, 2003)
Maybe that explains why she gave up lawyering to accept a gig as Court TV commentator. Perhaps she hoped she could out run her past.
But she can't. She has embraced the past. Grace decided to become a lawyer after the murder of her fiance. Put another way, she sublimated her private grief into public rage.
And now she boasts of her record. "It's a lifetime of work," she says of her decade of rage in the court. Grace now struts for crime victims on Court TV.
Will this latest ruling affect her credibility as a television commentator? Of course not. The public doesn't read appellate decisions. The public only knows what the camera exposes. The public loves Grace because she, well, lacks grace; her speciality is rage.
So, what do you call a burned out prosecutor with a chip on her shoulder? Commentator. And what do you call Nancy Grace? A victim without a cause.
Another reason not to televise trial. Can you imagine letting this wounded duck back into the well of a court while a jury is in the room?
Plus, she has crazy eyes.
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Posted by: Lisa Stone | May 05, 2005 at 08:50 AM
FUCK YOU, NANCY RULES AND YOU SUCK NORM PATTIS. I HOPE YOU FIANCE GETS MURDERED, AND NANCY PROSECUTES YOU AS THE CULPRIT AND KICKS YOUR ASS AS USUAL.
YOURE JEALOUS AND STUPID AND THATS WHY YOU ONLY HAVE A BLOG, AND SHE HAS THREE PRIME TIME SHOWS.
Posted by: TIFFANY | May 24, 2005 at 01:09 PM
The dumb bitch is out of the courtroom because she can't take the heat. I'd kick her ass, and yours, too, you stupid little twit.
Posted by: Norm Pattis | May 24, 2005 at 06:28 PM
"Tiffany," that was the funniest comment I've ever read. Please tell me you're one of Norm's buddies messing with him. Otherwise, I'll remain disturbed that people like you exist.
Posted by: Mike | May 25, 2005 at 10:05 AM
Lisa Stone on May 5. You are one sick young lady. You couldn't touch Nancy Grace with a 20 foot pole. A bar of soap in your mouth daily might make you a more likable person. As Nancy says...you jerk!
Posted by: Claudia | June 06, 2005 at 03:38 PM
I am personally troubled with the attempts of ALL of these commentator, tv journalists, whatever you want to call them, trying to become celebrities. That's all they want. I can't stand to watch her, she is just rude and frankly sounds like she is trying to hard. Greta Van Susteran was just as bad...Wolf Blitzer, Bill O'Rielly and Anderson Cooper...Why don't they just report the news...why all the commentary? Why a need for celebrity journalism? I don't think they can give anything an objective view if they are worried about how they look or sound on camera. My personal opinion.
Posted by: kyre | June 09, 2005 at 10:04 AM
Why does Nancy Grace make so many people spit venom? My guess is that people don't like to listen to strong willed and opinionated, smart woman.
Nancy Grace doesn't sugar-coat her feelings or opinions and that can make for uncomfortable viewing on occasion.However,I absolutely respect her as a woman, and for her blunt honesty, whether I agree with her or not.
Yes, Nancy lost the man who would have been her husband, to murder. Yes, there is obviously a lot of pain in her heart,and anger towards the murderer. Her experience must have been shattering yet she found the strength and courage to face the nightmares of other victims too by becoming a prosecutor. That takes my breath away. What an inspiration!
Nancy Rocks :o)
Posted by: Scarlet | June 09, 2005 at 11:15 PM
Why?
a. She is not very intelligent
b. She, and more importantly, looks funny, almost like a fish.
Posted by: Norm Pattis | June 10, 2005 at 04:44 AM
My problem with Nancy Grace is not that she is a "strong-willed, opinionated woman." My problem is that she spouts off without knowing or, more importantly, caring about facts or rights. The conservative appellate courts of Georgia have agreed that this was a problem for her when she actually practiced law; now her problem has a megaphone attached, by way of people who confuse news with entertainment.
I watch Nancy Grace only because the YMCA in my town sometimes plays CNN in its treadmill room. Hence I have the foundation to say I've seen her make crazy-eyed, foaming accusations against individuals who haven't even been charged yet. That has to affect their rights to a fair trial; and she presumably is well aware that the lawyers who actually are investing their time and effort in a case (unlike herself) are prevented from making such inflammatory comments during the course of jurybound litigation, precisely because of concerns for making trial fair.
Being a "strong-willed, opinionated woman" myself, I'd add that it is reprehensible to exploit the murder of her fiance as a springboard for publicity and fame.
Posted by: Maren Chaloupka | June 10, 2005 at 07:30 AM
Ms. Grace has no sense of justice, the state is always right, defendants are always guilty as charged......she's scary in more ways than one.....but this is America where there's a great deal of money to be made from attitudes such as hers, u know mean, rude, self-centered type individuals.....she should be of FOX with Bill, Sean........Peace Keep Hope Alive!
Posted by: clgmore | June 15, 2005 at 03:00 PM
Hmmm, out of 100's of cases you find three where the courts admonished her and this proves something? Look up your local district attorney and see how many admonishments he/she has.
Posted by: mert | June 16, 2005 at 10:45 AM
Wow. This ancient post lives on, much to my surprise.
Bottom line? I dislike her because she is a caricature; that is the key to her success in the world of talking-heads, and it may have made her a good prosecutor. But I don't like caricatures accept in comic books and bad fiction.
Posted by: Norm Pattis | June 16, 2005 at 10:59 AM
Nancy Grace is an over opinionated, self rightous, sensationalistic dumb bitch. She is more concerned with making the news then actually reporting it. She needs to be booted off all media forms and a good smack across the face probably wouldn't be such a bad idea either. I don't care how many cases she tried in the past, she obviously doesn't know her ass from a hole in the ground. Her comments on "the runaway bride" are pathetic and hypocritical to say the least. "The Bride" wasn't trying to get all that media attention, hell she didn't want to go in fromt of 600 guests what makes you think she wanted to go before millions of viewers you dumb bitch. We won't even get into her pathetic bs of the Jackson trial. The media made the big deal of it and now they have the nerve to complain that the mess they made is gonna make her some money... what a load of crap. If being a stupid obnoxious cunt was a crime Nancy Grace would be given life in prison if not the death penalty I'm sure.
Posted by: Dave | June 17, 2005 at 06:46 AM
Recently Grace was talking about the imminent release of Canadian murderess Karla Homolka. She was ranting and raving about the ridiculously short jail sentence Homolka served (12 years - it was too short) . During her diatribe she slipped in a quick little statement – something to the effect “I’m the only one who is concerned about this.” Her fear was that Homolka would come south of the border and start killing Americans. There was a Canadian journalist on the panel. He interrupted the frothing Grace to say there were thirty million Canadians "very" concerned about Homolka’s release. Grace ignored the man and carried on. This may come off as an inconsequential moment but I think it speaks to the larger picture. Nancy Grace beliefs she’s the only person on the planet who cares. What an ego.
Posted by: Jacky Ladd | July 05, 2005 at 09:56 PM
What's with this "Lisa Pinto" person???? While I am certain Nancy needed a vacation they could have at least found someone who isn't a "Nancy Grace Wanna-Be" It makes her look ridiculous! Lord Help Us All!!
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Posted by: David | July 21, 2005 at 02:36 PM
I am watching this woman Nancy Grace and am again just sickened by her; it is time for her departure. I watched court tv this afternoon and saw Catherine Crier's program and am so in awed regarding the difference in professionalism. Catherine is a professional, Nancy most certainly is not. She is like a high school girl who is pissed off at the world.
I am sorry for her that her fiance was killed, that was a real tragedy; however, she needs intense help (shrink) so that she can deal with this tragedy and move on and find happiness in her life. Unfortunately, she is so filled with rage and hate, just like a racist, that she is unable to.
Recently she had this Pinto lady on trying to mimic her in the way she conducts her show. It was sickening as well. Ms. Pinto should reconsider her "mentor"; Nancy is NOT a wise choice to emmulate.
Why do I even watch her show ...
Simply put, I am looking for info on one topic or other. Tonight it is the Holloway case. Nancy is just trashing an entire country. I am a 48 year old man, and if this was "me", would she (or anyone) give a damn that "I" was lost and my family was in tears. No, she would not. If this was a black girl, or fat white girl, or someone from a family without "means" (ie: $$$) would ANYONE give a flying f***! No ...
I hope Natalie is found and she is being held by some sick person who needs a severe beating. I feel for her family. However, her family has gotten the attention that 99.99999% of families NEVER will!
The people of Aruba have done much to find Natalie, and have bent over backward to help her family. We (America) does not need to go into another country and push our weight around. Give Arubans a chance to let this situation play itself out, and CNN ... PLEASE do the right thing and replace Nancy Grace with Catherine Crier. Nancy Grace's "time" (like Jerry Springer's) has come and gone. CNN needs to replace her with Catherine.
Posted by: bobby | July 21, 2005 at 10:34 PM
I almost never agree with Nancy Grace, but she does crack me up . It's a nice comedy show. I don't think CNN intentions were for it to be something serious, or else what were they thinking?
Posted by: wande | July 23, 2005 at 02:50 PM
Nancy Grace manages to embarrass both lawyers and television hosts in one fell swoop. This
is an amazing endeavor given the disrepute of both groups. Nancy proves the adage that
volume and bluster are a mere mask for a lack of ability.
In her honor, we present www.nancygraceisastupidbitch.com
Please stop by for a visit.
Posted by: NGSBWeb | July 24, 2005 at 06:11 PM
I think Nancy Grace is pure Disgrace she is bitch with no sense of fashion and a frustrated woman, I wish she could give the same attention as she given Natalee Holloway to other girls especially blacks who are missing that never get this attention I am not agianst Natalee Holloway just I want a fiar chance for everybody
Posted by: brittany | July 26, 2005 at 12:49 PM
LOL that Nancy Grace is like a parrot krua krua krua kraaaaaa kraua kra I think she is a bitch
Posted by: roxanna | July 26, 2005 at 12:53 PM
Wow, what a bitch. Allow me to rephrase that, as I did not mean to discredit bitches in general: what a stupid ass hillbilly bitch that Nasty Dis-Grace is. Very sexually frustrated, jealous of anyone who is actually happy with their life. Why everyone who is not a white attractive woman is on drugs, molesting all baby girls and on the verge of being heartless murderers? What a crank. What a travesty. Cannot believe that we allow this, but the moronic masses who look for a Crusade leader (sans the basic ability to check facts for themselves, i.e., stupid white trash hillbillies with little to no education...sheep who go 'Baaaaaa' as Caligula once pointed out in history regarding the simple minded masses)need this sick caricature of a person to carry that Christian cross on tv. She should be EXILED once and for all. Then she could use the millions she is raking in from these unjustifiable LIES that she tells and get herself a good shrink. Not one of those dime-store militant lesbian shrinks she loves to surround herself with- but a REAL SHRINK. She needs to go back to the farm, as Elton John mentions in 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.' Goodbye Nasty Ass Grace.
Posted by: jason | July 26, 2005 at 11:16 PM
This self-righteous mountain trash deserves to be ass-raped by the Kalpoe brothers.
NO SOAP!
Posted by: moz | August 04, 2005 at 08:01 PM