Duke Lacrosse Accuser Confesses to Fabricating Rape Allegations
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.