Trump criticizes Crystal Mangum for false rape claims against Duke lacrosse players
President-elect Donald Trump criticized Crystal Mangum for falsely claiming she was raped by Duke lacrosse players, stating she "destroyed" their lives. Mangum admitted to fabricating the accusations during an interview, seeking validation from others. Mangum, currently serving a 14-year sentence for murder, publicly acknowledged her false testimony about the 2006 incident. The case had significant media attention and racial implications, leading to the players' arrests and severe consequences for the lacrosse team. The players were later found innocent, and the charges were dismissed in 2007. Mangum cannot face legal repercussions for her false claims due to North Carolina's statute of limitations on perjury.