Crystal Mangum admits to false gang rape accusations against Duke lacrosse players

Crystal Mangum has admitted that her 2006 allegations of gang rape against three Duke University lacrosse players were false. This confession, made during a podcast interview, marks the first time she has publicly acknowledged the accusations were a hoax. Mangum, currently in prison for a 2013 murder conviction, expressed regret for her actions and addressed the players directly, hoping they can heal. Her false claims had led to significant legal and personal consequences for the players involved. The case, which drew national attention, collapsed in 2007 when North Carolina's Attorney General declared the players innocent. The district attorney involved was later disbarred for misconduct related to the case.