Crystal Mangum admits to false rape accusations against Duke lacrosse players

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, admitted on a web talk show that her claims were untrue. This acknowledgment aligns with findings from a 2007 investigation that exonerated the players. Mangum, now 46 and imprisoned for murdering her boyfriend in 2011, expressed regret for her actions. She stated that she betrayed the trust of those who believed her and sought validation inappropriately. The false accusations led to the players' arrests and the end of their season. They later settled lawsuits against the city of Durham and Duke University, while Mangum faced no charges for her false claims.