Crystal Mangum admits to false rape accusation against Duke lacrosse players in 2006

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has admitted her claims were untrue. In a podcast interview, she expressed regret for her actions and acknowledged the harm caused to the players. Mangum stated she fabricated the story for validation and betrayed the trust of those who believed her. The players were later declared innocent after a thorough investigation found no evidence supporting her claims. The case led to significant public outrage and scrutiny of the legal process. The prosecutor who supported Mangum's case was disbarred for misconduct, but no charges were filed against her for the false accusations.