DA: Duke Rape Case Not Over
Prosecutor Tells Trish Regan He's Not Going To Drop Investigation
www.cbsnews.comThe Duke University lacrosse case began with initial claims of a serious assault against members of the team in March 2006, as the university paused the season and had the coach, with some players taking leaves as investigations unfolded. Charges against the players were later dropped, and the program continued under different leadership. Duke abstained from two games in response to acknowledged inappropriate behaviors by lacrosse team members, and later revised player status to administrative leave before inviting back in good standing as the case evolved. The DA said he was investigating multiple players, but the case did not end as prosecutors dropped charges and the program moved forward. Overall, the episode left lasting questions about responsibility and led to policy changes within the program. Sources at Duke and major outlets documented the developments as the legal and athletic consequences unfolded. The episode concluded with the team reorganization under new leadership and ongoing scrutiny from the university community.