After Scandal, Duke Lacrosse Makes a Comeback
May 21st, 2008 · Two years ago, the men's lacrosse program at Duke University was rocked by scandal. Now the team is in contention for the national title, and there's a sense of redemption in the air.
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Documenting the Duke Rush to Judgment ****
Sep 1st, 2007 · When three Duke lacrosse players were wrongfully indicted for raping a black stripper in 2006, there was a stampede by the media, members of Duke faculty and one overzealous prosecutor to prove them guilty, say authors Stuart Taylor and KC Johnson. They investigate the case in their new book, Until Proven Innocent.
Lacrosse Case a Learning Tool for Lawyers **
Jun 29th, 2007 · Lawyers in North Carolina are trying to learn some lessons from the botched prosecution of three Duke lacrosse players who were falsely accused of sexually assaulting an exotic dancer.
Ex-Coach Writes Book on Duke Lacrosse Case
Jun 29th, 2007 · Mike Pressler was dumped as Duke's lacrosse coach when rape charges were filed against three of his players. But the charges were dropped and the prosecutor in the case was disbarred. Now, Pressler is coaching again and has written a book.
Duke Prosecutor Broke Rules, Panel Finds **
Jun 16th, 2007 · Mike Nifong broke several rules of professional conduct while pprosecuting three Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of rape, a disciplinary committee ruled Saturday. The committee must now decide if Nifong, who has said he will resign as Durham County D.A., should be stripped of his law license.
Prosecutor in Duke Rape Case to Resign
Jun 16th, 2007 · Mike Nifong, the district attorney of Durham County, N.C., says he will resign. A disciplinary panel must decide whether Nifong can continue to practice law. The veteran prosecutor faced a disciplinary hearing this week for his handling of the rape accusations against Duke University lacrosse players. He is charged with breaking rules of professional conduct, including lying to both the court and bar investigators.
N.C. District Attorney Resigns at Misconduct Trial
Jun 15th, 2007 · Former North Carolina District Attorney Mike Nifong on Friday said he "maybe got carried away a little bit" in his statements during the investigation into Duke lacrosse players accused of rape. And he said he expects to be punished. Then, as he was leaving the stand during his North Carolina State Bar disciplinary hearing, he announced his resignation. Nifong is accused of violating rules of professional conduct in his handling of the high-profile case that accused players of raping a stripper at a college party.
N.C. Lacrosse Prosecutor Fights for his Livelihood
Jun 14th, 2007 · Mike Nifong, the district attorney of Durham County, N.C., is in a fight for his professional life and his reputation. Nifong was at the center of the rape allegations against Duke lacrosse players last year. He faces ethics charges in connection with the case.
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