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The Duke community was rocked after allegations surfaced that three players on the men's lacrosse team raped, sodomized, kidnapped and choked an exotic dancer at a team party March 13.

In the wake of the allegations, neighbors protested, the 2006 season was cancelled and the coach resigned. Police arrested three players--who maintain their innocence--and their defense lawyers are speaking out against the character of the alleged victim.

After questions surfaced about the validity and lack of DNA evidence, the newly elected district attorney Mike Nifong dropped the rape charges in late December 2006. Nifong is is determined to press on with the other two charges--sexual assault and kidnapping--and a trial is set to begin in 2007. Duke is being forced to re-evaluate the culture that led up to the incident, and administrators admit the scandal will have repercussions on campus for several years.

The Chronicle will keep you informed with complete coverage. Check this page often for the latest stories and online extras.

Previous Stories:
Brodhead calls for Nifong to step down as prosecutor
from Staff Reports, posted 12/22/2006

Defense lawyers call on Nifong to drop all charges
by Victoria Ward, posted 12/22/2006

Nifong drops rape charges
from Staff Reports, posted 12/22/2006

Lab director withheld DNA information
by Andrew Yaffe, posted 12/15/2006

Defense lawyers file motion to suppress ID evidence
by Shreya Rao, posted 12/15/2006

Alleged victim to give birth any day
from Staff Reports, posted 12/15/2006

Lab findings reveal DNA from multiple sources, no players
from Staff Reports, posted 12/13/2006

Rep. Jones asks for investigation into Nifong's conduct
by Andrew Yaffe, posted 12/12/2006

Nifong holds off Cheek, wins DA election
by Rob Copeland, posted 11/8/2006

Security Guard: Alleged rape victim sought money
by Adam Eaglin, posted 11/7/2006

DA Nifong seeks to keep office amid lax scandal
by Bolin Niu, posted 11/2/2006

Roberts: Alleged victim said 'Put marks on me'
by David Graham, posted 10/31/2006

DA yet to get details from alleged victim
by Saidi Chen, posted 10/30/2006

Blogs stay focused on lax scandal
by Saidi Chen, posted 10/25/2006

Experts say lax trial change of venue unlikely
by Josh Chapin, posted 10/24/2006

Indicted lax players could return
by Gregory Beaton, posted 10/24/2006

Journalist panel analyzes lax coverage
by Ashley Dean, posted 10/23/2006

Photo by: Tian, Quinzeng

Law experts weigh in on '60 Minutes'
by Saidi Chen, posted 10/18/2006

Duke revamps media access in wake of lacrosse scandal
by Iza Wojciechowska, posted 10/17/2006

Campus tunes in to '60 Minutes'
by Adam Eaglin, posted 10/16/2006

Lacrosse team, Duke responds as indicted players tell story on national TV
by Jared Mueller, posted 10/16/2006

Indicted lax players to speak on '60 Minutes'
by Saidi Chen, posted 10/13/2006

Research reveals impact of lax scandal on Duke's image
by Adam Eaglin, posted 9/27/2006

Defense pushes for details
by Shreya Rao, posted 9/25/2006

DA questions defense role in phone survey
by Saidi Chen, posted 9/21/2006

Duke forbids exotic dancers
by Katherine MacIlwaine, posted 9/20/2006

Men's lax team returns to practice
by Diana Ni, posted 9/5/2006

Students, town support Nifong opponent
by Wenjia Zhang, posted 8/31/2006

Citizens show support for Nifong
by Shreya Rao, posted 8/30/2006

Duke enlists P.R. firm in wake of lax
by Saidi Chen, posted 8/29/2006

1 judge to handle rest of lax case
by Shreya Rao, posted 8/25/2006

Defense receives new information from Nifong
by Iza Wojciechowska, posted 6/23/2006

2 attorneys may challenge Nifong
by Katherine MacIlwaine, posted 6/22/2006

Spotlight shifts in lax case
by Katherine MacIlwaine, posted 6/15/2006

Special to The Chronicle

Alleva hopes for lax coach by Aug. 1
by Greg Beaton, posted 6/15/2006

Brodhead reinstates men's lacrosse team
by Greg Beaton, posted 6/8/2006

Duke to sell 5 off-East houses
by Adam Eaglin, posted 6/1/2006

Defense questions initial defense process
by Saidi Chen, posted 6/1/2006

City official criticized by attorney
by Adam Eaglin, posted 5/25/2006

Defense receives new info
by Saidi Chen, posted 5/25/2006

3rd lacrosse player indicted
by Saidi Chen and Iza Wojciechowska, posted 5/18/2006

Committee says admininistrators acted too slowly
by Ryan McCartney, posted 5/18/2006

Administrators discuss third committee report
by Jared Mueller, posted 5/9/2006

Committee recommends lacrosse team reinstatement
by Gregory Beaton, posted 5/1/2006

Alcohol abuse, misconduct plague lacrosse team
by Ryan McCartney, posted 5/1/2006

New Black Panther Party rallies outside Duke's Campus
by Saidi Chen and Ryan McCartney, posted 5/1/2006

New Black Panthers to protest today
by David Graham, posted 5/1/2006

Dancer made prior allegation
by Jared Mueller and Emily Rotberg, posted 5/1/2006

Defense asks for accuser's records
by Iza Wojciechowska, posted 4/26/2006

Noted lawyer represents lacrosse families, boosters
by Jared Mueller, posted 4/26/2006

Lax case shines light on police lineup process
by Victoria Weston, posted 4/26/2006

Lawyers question lax lineup
by Iza Wojciechowska, posted 4/24/2006

Lawyers claim player has alibi
by Saidi Chen, posted 4/21/2006

Lawyers, experts discuss next steps in legal process
by Victoria Ward, posted 4/20/2006

2 arrested in lax rape case; players maintain innocence
by Saidi Chen and Ryan McCartney, posted 4/19/2006
Sophomores Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann were arrested and charged with first degree forcible rape, first degree sexual offense and first degree kidnapping.

Grand Jury hands down 2 indictments
by Steve Veres, posted 4/18/2006

Experts question attorneys' ethics
by Victoria Ward, posted 4/18/2006

Meaning of DNA tests incites debate
by Carolina Astigarraga, posted 4/18/2006

City manager says DPD entered Edens lawfully
by Shreya Rao, posted 4/18/2006

Police enter Edens for interviews
by Emily Rotberg, posted 4/17/2006

Jesse Jackson comes to aid of alleged victim
by Steve Veres, posted 4/17/2006

Defense expects indictments next week
by Steve Veres, posted 4/14/2006

D.C. lawyer to support lax families
by Andrew Davis, posted 4/13/2006

DA Nifong faces criticism, cameras
by Victoria Ward, posted 4/13/2006

DA still pursuing lax rape case
by Katherine MacIlwaine, posted 4/12/2006

Some media experts lament coverage of alleged assault
by Jared Mueller, posted 4/12/2006

"NO MATCH"
by Steve Veres, posted 4/11/2006
Highly anticipated DNA results find that detectives found no match between DNA recovered from the alleged victim and DNA collected from players on the lacrosse team.

Attorneys debate potential implications of DNA results
by Carolina Astigarraga, posted 4/11/2006

Pics show alleged victim was impaired
by David Graham, posted 4/10/2006

Lax coach steps down, Duke axes team's season
by Steve Veres, posted 4/6/2006
In the wake of the allegations and a graphic letter released by police sent by a member of the lacrosse team that threatens violence to other strippers, Duke takes action.

After shining career, coach exits amid controversy
by Mike Van Pelt, posted 4/6/2006

Brodhead announces 5 steps to analyze culture, reaction to rape scandal
by Steve Veres, posted 4/6/2006
Reprint of Brodhead's letter to community

Photo by: Tom Mendel

In wake of assault report, experts explain rape kit
by Mingyang Liu, posted 4/5/2006

Students threatened, assaulted off campus
by Adam Eaglin, posted 4/3/2006

Captains' layers speak out
by Saidi Chen and Emily Rotberg, posted 3/31/2006

Media descends on Duke
by Tiffany Webber, posted 3/31/2006

Police search dorm room in investigation
by Sarah Kwak and Emily Rotberg, posted 3/30/2006

Lax games suspended amid controversy
by Mike Van Pelt, posted 3/29/2006

Police release 911 tapes, players deny sex of any kind with dancer at party
by Emily Rotberg and Steve Veres, posted 3/29/2006

Men's lacrosse team faces rape allegations
by Steve Veres, posted 3/27/2006
Police DNA tested 46 out of 47 lacrosse team members in connection with rape allegations stemming from a March 13 party.

Suspects in alleged rape unidentified
from staff reports, posted 3/21/2006

Off-East house site of reported rape
from staff reports, posted 3/20/2006

Photo by: Laura Beth Douglas

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In-depth analysis:
'Group of 88' faculty hears criticism in wake of lax scandal
by Rob Copeland, posted 11/7/2006
The Chronicle revisits the fallout of a controversial advertisement by 88 faculty in The Chronicle that criticised Duke's social scene as a "social disaster."
The Ad in Question

Pace of lax case raises questions
by Andrew Beach, posted 10/6/2006
The Chronicle speaks with law experts, questioning if the pre-trial is taking longer than the customary length.

Students criticize lax cop's behavior
by Jared Mueller, posted 9/11/2006
Students allege former acts of violence and dishonesty against the lead Durham Poilice Department investigator in the lax case.

Brodhead: Philosopher or King?
by Sarah Ball, posted 9/7/2006
In the wake of the lacrosse scandal, The Chronicle analyzes President Richard Brodhead's reputation in the Duke community.

Contoversial article targets Duke social scene
by Andrew Yaffe, posted 6/22/2006
The Chronicle looks into Duke's respone to the recent article in Rolling Stone Magazine, entitled"Sex and Scandal at Duke."

Duke faces challenges in coaching search, recruiting
by Greg Beaton, posted 6/8/2006
The Chronicle focuses on the upcoming struggle the program will face to rebuild for next year after the program was reinstated.

Questions surround lacrosse program's future
by Greg Beaton and Mike Van Pelt, posted 4/26/2006
The Chronicle delves into how the investigation will affect the program in subsequent years.

Rowdy Behavior Typical of lax players
by Andrew Davis and Galen Vaisman, posted 4/17/2006
The Chronicle investigates the culture of the lacrosse team, which students report is known for alcohol abuse and parties.

Lax case arouses campus activism
by Matt Sullivan, posted 5/1/2006
The Chronicle looks into how the Lacrosse scandal has inflamed a community, but also helped respark campus activism.

Online Extras:
- Timeline of March 13

- Search warrant for Buchanan Boulevard residence

- Search warrant for Ryan McFadyen's Edens dormitory residence

- Search warrant for Collin Finnerty's and Reade Seligmann's Edens dormitory residences

- Sealed indictments