Crystal Mangum Admits to Fabricating 2006 Duke Lacrosse Rape Accusations

Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has admitted she fabricated the allegations. Mangum, currently serving a prison sentence for second-degree murder, expressed remorse for her false testimony against David Evans, Collin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann, stating she sought validation through her lies. The case had significant national implications, touching on issues of race, class, and gender. The charges were dropped after it was revealed that evidence was withheld by the prosecutor, who was later disbarred. Mangum hopes the former players can forgive her.