Former stripper and murderer Crystal Mangum admitted to falsely accusing three Duke lacrosse students of rape in 2006. President-elect Donald Trump criticized her actions on Truth Social. The accused men were declared innocent in 2007, but their lives were severely impacted by the false allegations.
Key Points
Crystal Mangum admitted to fabricating accusations of rape against the Duke lacrosse players.
The accused men were declared innocent in 2007 due to lack of evidence supporting the allegations.
The false accusations had long-lasting negative effects on the lives of the accused men and others involved.
Pros
The truth about the false accusations against the Duke lacrosse players has been revealed.
Justice has been served for the innocent men who were wrongly accused.
Cons
Crystal Mangum's false accusations caused significant harm to the lives of the accused men and others involved.
The statute of limitations prevents prosecution for perjury in this case.