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Posted: May 30, 2008

Duke seeks dismissal of unindicted lacrosse players' lawsuit

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Durham, N.C. — Duke University is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by more than three dozen lacrosse players and members of their families.

The school filed its formal response to the lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court in Greensboro.

Duke officials declined any additional comment.

In February, the players filed a lawsuit seeking damages from 29 defendants, including Duke University and several of its employees.

None of the players in this lawsuit were indicted as part of a now notorious case that started when an exotic dancer falsely accused three lacrosse players of rape in March 2006.

State prosecutors eventually declared the three players innocent and dropped all charges. They reached a private settlement with Duke last June.

Those three have filed a civil rights suit against then-District Attorney Mike Nifong and the city of Durham, whose police investigated the case.

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The amazing thing about this is that the guilty Crystal Mangum who started the mess got off with no punishment and received a free education in the process. Where is the justice.

DontLikeTheSocialistObama
May 30, 2008 9:36 p.m.

This lawsuit will get tossed on summary judgment and then the ruling will be upheld on appeal.

clintoflannagan
May 30, 2008 9:13 p.m.

Unsavory students? For getting a couple of strippers? While maybe not too keen in the eyes of some, it isnt illegal to get a couple of strippers for a party. Not saying all these guys were class acts, but they did nothing illegal.

That said, I don't think their lawsuit holds merit.

PC is for Losers
May 30, 2008 9:02 p.m.

cheddarhead wrote: "Can someone please explain to me why she is not punished in any way with this whole situation?"

You mean the honor student? Welcome to NC. Be safe!!

For anyone interested, the Plaintiff's complaint can be viewed at:

http://www.dukelawsuit.com/

7734 2 06
May 30, 2008 8:04 p.m.

To koverbee: Let's reverse you reasoning..Let Duke sue all of the unsavory students involved in this mess.Duke is a private institution and can suspend or throw a student out if the University desires to do so..I say for all those trying to get a free ride on this incident Duke should refund their tuition and sent the men packing back to their mama's