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Until Proven Innocent
The book reviews how the case and charges against the three Duke Lacrosse players was handled. The authors focus on how "political correctness, personal agendas, sensationalist journalism, and academic extremism," all shaped the public opinion about the players before they went on trial.
Tags: Duke; rape; gang rape; Duke Lacrosse; court; trial; justice; NAACP; media; DNA; Nifong; sports; college; law enforcement;
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Rush to Judgment
Without using anonymous or unnamed sources the News & Observer looks at the "phony rape charges" brought against the three Duke lacrosse players. The paper specifically looked at the "prosecutorial and police misconduct"
Tags: Duke; lacrosse; sexual assault; rape; police department; Mike Nifong; Durham; misconduct
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"Innocent" and "The Duke Case"
In two separate reports, CBS airs the conclusions of their investigations into the Duke Rape Case, in which three white Duke University Lacrosse players were accused of raping a black exotic dancer. "The Duke Case," aired in January, includes an interview with the prosecutor's key DNA expert, who "admitted that crucial exculpatory evidence had been withheld." "Innocent," aired in April, includes an exclusive interview with the North Carolina Attorney General, who explained why he decided to exonerate the three players.
Tags: Duke Rape Case; rape; Duke University; police reports; forensic evidence;
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The Duke Rape Case
CBS News looks into the investigation of the Duke University Lacrosse team's rape case. Three players were indicted in the case, in which an African-American dancer accused the Duke lacrosse players of sexual assault at a team party. For six months, CBS "reviewed the voluminous case file case file" and interviewed the three players accused: Collin Finnerty, David Evans and Reade Seligmann, who are all caucasian. The story also examined the actions of District Attorney Mike Nifong, and the veracity of the rape accusation. The charges against the three players were dropped two months after the report aired.
Tags: Duke University Lacrosse; Duke rape case; Collin Finnerty; David Evans; Reade Seligmann; Mike Nifong