Coverage of Mike Nifong, his handling of the Duke lacrosse case and the aftermath.
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Mike Nifong State Bar Ethics Hearing
Complete coverage of Mike Nifong's State Bar ethics trial with video, documents and witness depositions.
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Nifong wants Duke lacrosse lawsuit dismissed
The former prosecutor says all actions for which he is being sued were done in his role as district attorney and he should have absolute immunity.
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U.S. judge gives green light for suit against Nifong
A federal district judge has agreed with a bankruptcy judge's ruling that a civil rights lawsuit against Duke lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong can move forward.
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Nifong's attorney asks for reversal of bankruptcy judge ruling
The attorney for former Durham district attorney Mike Nifong is asking the federal district court to reverse a bankruptcy judge’s ruling that allowed three former Duke University lacrosse players to proceed with a civil rights lawsuit against, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
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Attorneys respond to Nifong's bankruptcy appeal
Attorneys for the three men Mike Nifong falsely prosecuted want the federal district court to side with a bankruptcy judge's ruling that a lawsuit can move forward.
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Nifong wants to auction guitars
According to bankruptcy proceedings in February, two of the instruments are worth about $5,000.
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Attorney says Nifong won't pay lacrosse players
Three former Duke University lacrosse players can proceed with their civil rights lawsuit against former District Attorney Mike Nifong, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday.
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Nifong appeals bankruptcy ruling
Nifong filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, which temporarily protected him from a lawsuit by three former Duke lacrosse players.
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Lawsuit against Nifong can proceed, judge rules
Three former Duke University lacrosse players can proceed with their civil rights lawsuit against former District Attorney Mike Nifong, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday.
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Unindicted Duke Lacrosse Players Plan Federal Lawsuit
More than three dozen current and former Duke lacrosse players plan to file a federal lawsuit today against the university, the city of Durham and others involved in the case.
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Court Recommends Against Allowing Nifong to Obtain Bankruptcy
A federal court administrator says disgraced former prosecutor Mike Nifong shouldn't be allowed bankruptcy protection.
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Bankruptcy Hearing Probes Nifong's Finances
A bankruptcy trustee and an attorney representing two former Duke lacrosse players questioned former Durham prosecutor Mike Nifong at his bankruptcy hearing Friday.
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Judge Cites Bankruptcy, Removes Nifong From Duke Lacrosse Lawsuit
A federal judge has removed former Durham County prosecutor Mike Nifong from a civil lawsuit filed by three Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of rape.
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Mike Nifong Files for Bankruptcy
Former Durham prosecutor Mike Nifong has filed for bankruptcy, listing a debt of $180.3 million, according to documents filed Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Durham.
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Nifong Wants Civil Lawsuit Dismissed
Mike Nifong's attorney said Wednesday that he plans to file a motion to dismiss a civil a lawsuit filed by the three former Duke lacrosse players the former district attorney sought to prosecute last year.
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Justice Department Says It Will Not Investigate Nifong
The U.S. Department of Justice will not investigate former Duke lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong for his handling of the case, a spokesman for the agency said Wednesday.
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Nifong, Durham Get More Time to Respond to Lawsuit
Former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong and the city of Durham will get more time to respond to a civil lawsuit.
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Duke Lacrosse Case Took Its Toll on DA's Office
Durham's new district attorney talks about the impact of the Duke lacrosse case, Mike Nifong and the future of the prosecutor's office.
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Sentence Over, Nifong Is Out
Former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong walked out of the the Durham County Jail Saturday after serving his one-day jail sentence for criminal contempt.
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Amid Spectacle, Nifong Goes to Jail
After nearly 30 years of building what some called a solid reputation as a prosecutor, former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong surrendered Friday morning to serve a one-day jail sentence for criminal contempt.
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Nifong Guilty of Criminal Contempt; Sentenced to 1 Day in Jail
A Superior Court judge held former Durham DA Mike Nifong in criminal contempt of court for his actions in the Duke lacrosse case and sentenced him to one day in jail.
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Lawyer: Nifong Never Read DNA Report That He Gave Defense
Former Duke lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong never read a report about DNA evidence in the case before giving it to defense attorneys and, therefore, did not intentionally lie to the court last fall, his attorney argued Thursday.
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Former Duke Lacrosse Prosecutor Heads to Court
The criminal contempt case against former Duke lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong is scheduled to begin Thursday in Durham.
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Nifong Complains About State Bar's Handling of Ethics Case
When former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong mailed in his law license last week, he also included a note bemoaning "the fundamental unfairness" of the North Carolina State Bar's handling of his ethics case.
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Durham's Acting DA: Office's Image Is Biggest Hurdle
Nearly two months after Mike Nifong was suspended from office, interim Durham district attorney Jim Hardin says the biggest issue the office faces is public perception.
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Nifong Apologizes, Agrees He Had No Credible Evidence
Mike Nifong made a complete, unqualified apology Thursday during a preliminary hearing to determine whether he should face criminal contempt charges.
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Nifong Back in Court for His Own Criminal Case
The former prosecutor who sought criminal charges against three Duke University lacrosse athletes is back in court to face a judge for possible criminal contempt.
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Nifong Contempt Hearing Delayed
A hearing to determine whether Durham County's former district attorney should face contempt charges for his handling of the Duke lacrosse case has been delayed.
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North Carolina State Bar Issues Disbarment Order for Nifong
The North Carolina State Bar on Thursday issued a formal order disbarring Mike Nifong for his handling of the discredited Duke lacrosse rape case.
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Nifong Submits Immediate Resignation
After nearly three decades in the Durham County district attorney's office, disbarred prosecutor Mike Nifong turned in his resignation Monday.
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Judge Finds Probable Cause to Proceed With Nifong Contempt Charges
A judge has ordered Mike Nifong to appear in court next month after finding probable cause for criminal contempt charges. Meanwhile, a hearing to remove him from office was continued until next week.
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Sources: Nifong Wants to Resign, Effective Monday
Details about Nifong's request are expected to be revealed during a Thursday morning hearing at the Durham County Courthouse. Sources tell WRAL that Nifong is out of town and is not expected to attend the hearing.
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Nifong's Top Investigator Toppled
Interim Durham County District Attorney Jim Hardin said Monday that investigator who handled the Duke University lacrosse sexual assault case would no longer be employed by the office.
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Lacrosse Attorneys Want Criminal Charges Against Nifong
Defense attorneys for three former Duke lacrosse players filed a motion in Durham County Superior Court Friday asking a judge to hold former District Attorney Mike Nifong in criminal contempt of court.
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Former Duke Lacrosse Coach Signs Books, Reflects on Case
The former coach of the Duke lacrosse team was back in Durham Thursday to sign his recently release book about the case that garnered national media attention.
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Former Duke Lacrosse Coach Slams Nifong
Mike Pressler, the former coach of the Duke lacrosse team, says disbarred prosecutor Mike Nifong pursued the case for his own ambitions and political gain.
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Congressman Renews Request for Federal Nifong Probe
A U.S. congressman from North Carolina has renewed his call for a federal investigation into disbarred District Attorney Mike Nifong and the way he handled the Duke lacrosse case.
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Hardin: 'We're Going to Learn and Move Forward'
Interim Durham County District Attorney Jim Hardin said Thursday afternoon the office is moving forward to represent the people of Durham in an ethical and legal way in everything it does.
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Hardin Returns As Durham's Top Prosecutor
Jim Hardin has been appointed as Durham County district attorney by Gov. Mike Easley to replace disbarred prosecutor Mike Nifong on a temporary basis.
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Governor in Line to Get Removal Powers for Disbarred Judges, DAs
The state House unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would give the governor the power to remove disbarred judges and district attorneys — and require him to use it.
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Nifong Served With Suspension Order
One day after he announced he would resign next month, Mike Nifong was served at his home Tuesday morning with a judge's order that suspends him from carrying out any duties of the district attorney.
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Judge Suspends Resigned Nifong From DA's Office
Durham Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson said he will suspend District Attorney Mike Nifong from office, effective Tuesday.
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Former Duke Lacrosse Prosecutor Disbarred
A State Bar disciplinary committee disbarred embattled prosecutor Mike Nifong Saturday for violating nearly 30 rules of professional conduct while he handled the Duke lacrosse case.
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Disciplinary Committee Finds Nifong Broke Ethics Rules
Mike Nifong violated 27 of 32 rules of professional conduct during his prosecution of three Duke University lacrosse players falsely accused of rape, a disciplinary committee ruled Saturday.
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Law Expert: Cleared Player's Testimony Devastating for Nifong
One day after he announced his intention to resign as district attorney, Durham prosecutor Mike Nifong could learn the fate of his legal career.
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Embattled Nifong Says He'll Resign
The man who pursued rape, sexual assault and kidnapping charges against three former Duke lacrosse players who were later declared innocent by North Carolina's attorney general says he intends to resign.
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'Something Happened,' Nifong Maintains
Even after saying Friday he intended to resign as Durham County's lead prosecutor, Mike Nifong was incapable of agreeing that no crime was committed in the Duke lacrosse case.
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Seligmann Never Thought He'd Be Indicted
Once accused of rape, Reade Seligmann testified Friday that he never thought in a million years he would ever be indicted on charges connected to an exotic dancer's claims that she was raped, sodomized and beaten at a Duke lacrosse party.
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City Leader: Nifong's Decision to Resign a Positive Step Forward
“I’m going to resign as District Attorney of Durham.” Not long after Mike Nifong uttered those words at his State Bar ethics trial Friday, at least one city leader said it was the right move to help the community heal.
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DNA Remains Focus of Nifong Trial Before State Bar
Duke lacrosse defense attorneys made repeated requests of Durham DA Mike Nifong for the full results of DNA testing conducted by investigators, an attorney said Thursday.
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DNA Report Wasn't Final, Lab Director Testifies
Mike Nifong never asked for a final report that would have included potential exculpatory DNA evidence in the Duke lacrosse case, a DNA lab director testified Wednesday.
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Police: Nifong Moved Forward With Case, Despite Problems
A Durham police investigator testified Tuesday that Mike Nifong knew of inconsistencies in the Duke lacrosse accuser's story but pressed ahead with the case anyway.
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Legislation Could Open Locked Doors of Grand Jury Process
Bills in the House and Senate would establish investigative grand juries in some cases, especially bribery, political corruption and murder.
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Durham DA Heads to Trial Over Duke Case
Mike Nifong spent nearly three decades building a reputation as an honest prosecutor. Yet he is seen today as a bane to peers, many of whom feel tarnished by his mistakes in the now-infamous Duke lacrosse rape case.
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Nifong Plans to Testify at State Bar Trial
Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong plans to testify on his own behalf at an upcoming trial for his handling of the Duke lacrosse case.
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Judge Will Deny Resident's Call for Nifong's Removal
For the second time in two months, a local resident has filed court papers seeking the removal of Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong from office. But a judge overseeing the case said he would again deny the motion.
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N.Y. Attorney Wants Nifong to Resign, Probe of Lacrosse Case
A New York attorney representing Collin Finnerty wants Durham DA Mike Nifong to resign and also wants a special prosecutor to investigate his handling of the case.
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Nifong's Motion to Dismiss State Bar Charge Denied
The North Carolina State Bar's disciplinary committee denied Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's request to dismiss one of three Bar charges, which alleges he withheld DNA evidence in the Duke lacrosse case.
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Nifong Issues Apology to Ex-Lacrosse Players
District Attorney Mike Nifong has issued an apology to the three former Duke lacrosse players cleared of attacking a stripper.
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Calls Come for Nifong to Step Down
Some attorneys say Mike Nifong should step aside as Durham County's top prosecutor.
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Congressman Again Calls for Feds to Investigate Nifong
A North Carolina congressman has renewed his call for a federal investigation into Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong and the way he handled the sexual assault investigation involving three Duke University lacrosse players.
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Duke Lacrosse Charges Dropped
State prosecutors on Wednesday dismissed all charges against the three defendants in the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case.
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As Lacrosse Case Ends, Case Against Nifong Goes On
Even though the sexual assault case against three Duke lacrosse players is over, Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong met with his own attorney to discuss his defense against ethics charges in the case.
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Law to Remove Overzealous Prosecutors Proposed
In dismissing all charges in the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case, Attorney General Roy Cooper said North Carolina needs a law that would allow prosecutors who have overstepped their authority to be removed.
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Trial Date Set for Nifong on State Bar Charges
The North Carolina State Bar on Tuesday set a June 12 trial date to hear complaints against Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong for his handling of the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case.
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State Bar Says Nifong Skirted System in Handling of Duke Lacrosse Case
A North Carolina State Bar response to Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong's request for dismissal of some of the charges against him suggests that Nifong has attempted to skirt the system in his handling of the Duke Lacrosse case.
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Nifong: Grassroots Groups Trying to Run Him out of Office
In a letter to the North Carolina State Bar, the embattled former prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse case complains about how grassroots groups are trying to run him out of office.
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Nifong Attorneys: DA Didn't Intentionally Violate Ethics Rules
Attorneys for embattled DA Mike Nifong tell the State Bar he did not intentionally violate ethics rules when prosecuting the Duke lacrosse case.
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Nifong Given Extension to Respond to Ethics Complaint
Durham DA Mike Nifong has been granted an extension to file a written response to ethics charges filed by the State Bar.
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Nifong Foe Questions Judge's Delay
A Durham resident who last week filed court papers seeking the removal of Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong from office on Monday questioned a judge's decision to delay action on the issue.
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Judge Will Stay Latest Complaint Against Nifong
A Durham judge will issue an order Monday to stay any action on a complaint to remove Mike Nifong from office until after his trial with the State Bar.
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Easley: Nifong 'Poorest Appointment' Made by Governor
Gov. Mike Easley told law students in New York last month that Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong broke a promise when he ran for a full term after being appointed to fill a vacancy.
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Nifong Faces More Serious Ethics Charges
New ethics charges filed Wednesday against Durham DA Mike Nifong could mean disbarment for the prosecutor if he is found guilty.
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State Bar to Hold First Hearing on Nifong Charges
Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong was expected to attend a North Carolina State Bar hearing into ethics charges against him. (Watch hearing live on WRAL.com at 10 a.m.)
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Nifong Could Face 2nd Bar Complaint
The former prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse case could face another complaint from the North Carolina Bar.
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State Prosecutors Will Decide Future of Duke Lacrosse Case
Ten months after it began and strained by legal controversy, the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case is now in the hands of state Attorney General Roy Cooper.
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Nifong Asks for Special Prosecutor in Duke Lacrosse Case
Durham County District Attorney has asked for a special prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse case.
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Civil Suit Might Be First of Many in Duke Lacrosse Case
The first civil lawsuit stemming from the Duke lacrosse investigation is on the books, and one legal observer says more could be on the way.
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Trial Date Set for Nifong Ethics Complaint
A May 11 trial is set for the ethics complaint filed against Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong.
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Nifong Defiant After Taking Oath for New Term
Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong was sworn in for his first four-year term early Tuesday and later sounded like someone unconcerned with the mounting criticism over his handling of the Duke lacrosse case.
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State Bar Files Ethics Complaint Against Mike Nifong
Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong has been accused of ethical misconduct in his handling of the Duke lacrosse case by the North Carolina State Bar. (Inside: View Complaint)
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Lawmaker Wants State Power to Check on District Attorneys
State Rep. Stephen LaRoque, represents Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties, said Tuesday that he thinks the state attorney general needs to be given authority to investigate actions by the state's district attorneys.
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Nifong Probe Possible, U.S. Attorney General Says
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday that his office could investigate District Attorney Mike Nifong's handling of the Duke lacrosse rape case.
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DA's Handling of Duke Rape Case Attracts More Criticism
Criticism keeps building for Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong over his management of the Duke lacrosse rape investigation.
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Duke Lacrosse Players' DNA Not on Accuser, Defense Says
According to a defense motion filed Wednesday, a laboratory hired by the prosecution did not find DNA evidence on an alleged rape victim from any member of the Duke lacrosse team.
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Congressman Calls for DA Probe in Duke Rape Case
A congressman wants a federal investigation into Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong's handling of the Duke lacrosse rape investigation.