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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Former stripper, murder convict Crystal Mangum confesses to lying about being raped by Duke lacrosse players in 2006
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Former stripper, murder convict Crystal Mangum confesses to lying about being raped by Duke lacrosse players in 2006

Last updated: December 12, 2024 10:27 pm
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Former stripper Crystal Mangum, who is currently serving a prison sentence for murder, recently confessed to lying about being raped by Duke Lacrosse players in an interview on the independent media outlet “Let’s Talk With Kat.” Mangum admitted that she made up the story of being raped because she wanted validation from people rather than from God.

In March 2006, Mangum falsely accused three Duke players, David Evans, Collin Finnerty, and Reade Seligmann, of raping her while she was performing at a team party. The players were arrested, sparking a national controversy and discussions about racism. However, all three players were later found innocent of the crimes.

Despite her false accusations, Mangum was not prosecuted for perjury due to concerns about her mental health. Former North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper suggested that she may have genuinely believed the stories she was telling at the time.

The statute of limitations on perjury charges in North Carolina has expired, so Mangum cannot be prosecuted for her false testimony. The Duke Lacrosse team even had to cancel a game against Georgetown in March 2008 due to the allegations.

Former Durham County district attorney Mike Nifong, who initially led the prosecution in the case, claimed that a sexual assault had occurred and that it was racially motivated. However, Nifong was later disbarred for lying in court and withholding DNA evidence that ultimately proved the players’ innocence.

In her book published in 2008, Mangum stated that “something” happened that night, but she would never say that nothing occurred. She was later indicted on charges of first-degree murder and larceny in 2011 after a series of criminal incidents, including setting fire to her home with her children inside.

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Mangum’s troubled past includes a previous claim of being kidnapped and raped when she was 14 years old. Despite filing a report with the police, the case was not pursued due to her backing away from the charges out of fear for her life.

A friend of Mangum, Vincent Clark, who co-authored her memoir, emphasized the importance of not rushing to judgment and understanding the challenges she faces due to her mental health issues. Clark expressed sadness for Mangum and hoped that people would recognize the difficulties she has endured.

Overall, Mangum’s confession sheds light on the complexities of the Duke Lacrosse case and highlights the importance of mental health awareness and understanding when dealing with individuals who make false accusations.

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