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Crystal Mangum Admits to Fabricating 2006 Duke Lacrosse Rape Accusation

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has admitted on a podcast that she lied about the allegations. Mangum, currently serving time for a separate murder conviction, expressed regret for her false testimony, which led to significant consequences for the players and the Duke lacrosse program. The players were declared innocent in 2007, and the district attorney involved was disbarred for misconduct. Mangum hopes for forgiveness from the players she falsely accused.

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Duke Lacrosse Accuser Confesses to Fabricating Rape Allegations

Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has publicly admitted for the first time that she fabricated the story. In a podcast interview, Mangum expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from the men she accused. The case, which highlighted issues of race, class, and privilege, collapsed in 2007 when no credible evidence was found, leading to the disbarment of the prosecutor involved. Mangum is currently incarcerated for a separate crime.

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