Crystal Mangum admits to fabricating rape allegations against Duke lacrosse players

Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, admitted in a recent podcast that her allegations were false. She stated she wanted validation and acknowledged that the players did not deserve the accusations. The case drew national attention, leading to the players' arrests and charges, which were later dropped after DNA evidence proved their innocence. Former Durham County district attorney Mike Nifong was disbarred for misconduct related to the case. Mangum, now 42 and serving a prison sentence for murder, expressed hope for the players' forgiveness. She can no longer face perjury charges due to the statute of limitations in North Carolina.