For the first time publicly, Crystal Mangum said she lied nearly 18 years ago when she accused Duke University lacrosse players of raping her. Mangum, now 46, apologized to the men in an interview ...

Former exotic dancer Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her at party in 2006, now admits she fabricated the allegations.

Crystal Mangum, a Durham woman who falsely accused three Duke men’s lacrosse team members of raping her back in 2006, has confessed to making the story up.

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.

Crystal Mangum, who falsely claimed three Duke men's lacrosse team members raped her in 2006, is now admitting she made it up. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs ...

WASHINGTON — Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who falsely accused three Duke men's lacrosse players of rape in 2006, now says she lied about the incident and hopes they can forgive her.

WASHINGTON — Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who falsely accused three Duke men's lacrosse players of rape in 2006, now says she lied about the incident and hopes they can forgive her.