The Duke lacrosse case is a common name given to a criminal investigation into a 2006 false accusation of rape made against three members of the men's lacrosse team at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The fallout from the case's resolution led to, among other things, the disbarment of lead prosecutor Mike Nifong.
Read more about Duke Lacrosse Case: Case, Nifong After Transferring The Case, Reactions To The Scandal, Aftermath, Lawsuits Filed By Falsely Accused Players, Lawsuit Filed By Non-accused Players and Their Families, Subsequent Arrests and Convictions of Accuser
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