Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied

Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of sexual assault in 2006, has admitted to lying nearly two decades later. Her allegations led to a national discussion, the arrest of players, the cancellation of the team's season, and the firing of coach Mike Pressler. Mangum, currently in prison for murder, confessed she fabricated the story for personal validation.

What sparked a national discussion in relation to the allegations made by Crystal Mangum?

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What is Crystal Mangum currently serving time for?

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