An investigation by the Duke University Police Department turned up several inconsistencies in what the woman said had occurred, said Aaron Graves, Duke's associate vice president for safety and security.
After more questioning, the woman acknowledged to police that she had not been at or near Duke on the day of the attack she reported, Graves said in the statement.
No decision has been reached yet regarding whether charges will be filed against the 21-year-old woman. She is not a Duke student or employee.
"Sexual assault is a very serious matter, and I hope this unfortunate incident will not deter anyone who is a victim of such a crime from reporting what happened and seeking assistance," Graves said.
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