Duke lacrosse case, Criminal case in the United States
The Duke lacrosse case involved false accusations of rape made in 2006.
Accusations were directed at members of Duke University's men's lacrosse team.
The case sparked national attention and debates about race, class, and sexual violence.
Legal proceedings resulted in the exoneration of the accused players.
The case led to the disbarment of lead prosecutor Mike Nifong.
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