CNN —Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who accused three Duke men’s lacrosse players of rape in 2006, igniting a national firestorm, now says she lied about the encounter.
“I made up a story that wasn’t true because I wanted validation from people and not from God,” Mangum said.
Mangum’s admission comes nearly two decades after she said she was raped by former players David Evans, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann.
According to the Duke student newspaper, Duke Athletics declined to comment.
Duke University and the three players reached an undisclosed settlement shortly after the charges were dropped.
Persons:
Crystal Mangum, Duke men’s, “, ” Mangum, Kat, ”, Katerena DePasquale, Mangum, David Evans, Collin Finnerty, Reade Seligmann, Chuck Burton, Reade, There’s, Mike Pressler, Roy Cooper
Organizations:
CNN, Duke, North Carolina Correctional Institution, Women, Duke Athletics, Duke University, Inquiry
Locations:
Durham