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The Duke Lacrosse case erupted in 2006 when three members of the Duke University lacrosse team were accused of sexually assaulting an exotic dancer, Crystal Mangum, at a team party. The allegations sparked national outrage, racial tensions, and debates about privilege and justice. However, the case fell apart when inconsistencies in Mangum’s story emerged, and DNA evidence did not implicate the accused players. North Carolina’s Attorney General ultimately declared the players innocent, condemning the prosecutor’s misconduct.