Duke hearing postponed to May 7, more than a year after the "rape."

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So much for the right to a speedy trial. (Actually, it doesn't exist in the law of North Carolina.)

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1183786/

A Feb. 5 court hearing for the Duke lacrosse case was postponed Tuesday after defense attorneys met with the new prosecutors assigned to the case.

The state Attorney General's Office appointed two special prosecutors -- Mary Winstead and James Coman -- to take over for Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong more than two weeks ago after allegations involving ethical misconduct.

All court hearings involving the Duke lacrosse case have been stayed until May 7.

Tuesday's meeting, which lasted two hours, was the first time the two sides have met to discuss the case. After the meeting, defense attorneys Joe Cheshire and Wade Smith said the discussion went well and that they look forward to working with the new prosecutors.