Nifong’s Rape Case Collapses

Troubled Durham district attorney Mike Nifong has dropped rape charges against the Duke Lacrosse suspects after the accuser, Crystal Gail Mangum, changed her story yet again. Mangum reportedly told Nifong that she “couldn’t be sure” she was raped.

Hmm. Maybe she also “couldn’t be sure” she was sexually assaulted and/or kidnapped, which are the remaining charges these accused Duke students face thanks to overzealous Durham prosecutors.

Drop it, Nifong. Drop it all right now. Then save what’s left of your dignity by apologizing to these young men and the citizens of Durham. Continue reading