Three former Duke lacrosse players falsely accused of rape filed a federal suit Friday against disgraced prosecutor Mike Nifong, the city of Durham and the police detectives who handled the investigation.
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D.A.-Reporter E-mails
Durham District Attorney Michael Nifong released copies of the following heated e-mail exchange between him and Newsweek reporter Susannah Meadows- Warrant Application
This request contains a detailed narrative of the accuser's account
The three Duke lacrosse players who were falsely accused of rape are seeking a $30 million settlement and reforms in the legal process, a person close to the case said Friday, the same day the case prosecutor was due to start his 24-hour jail sentence.
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- •August 31, 2007
Former prosecutor Mike Nifong held in contempt, sentenced to one day in jail - •August 30, 2007
Former prosecutor pleads not guilty to contempt charges - •June 27, 2007
Duke lacrosse player accused of rape found guilty of violating noise ordinance - •June 19, 2007
Judge suspends disbarred Duke prosecutor who planned to work for another month - •June 18, 2007
Duke, three exonerated lacrosse players reach undisclosed settlement - •June 18, 2007
Disbarred Duke prosecutor could face civil suit and criminal charge - •June 16, 2007
Duke prosecutor disbarred for his conduct in lacrosse rape scandal - •June 15, 2007
Prosecutor facing ethics charges in Duke case says he will resign - •June 15, 2007
Charged lacrosse player testifies he thought giving DNA would clear his name - •June 14, 2007
Lawyer for Duke player says DA withheld DNA results from alleged rape - •June 12, 2007
Duke prosecutor will testify in his defense before disciplinary panel - •June 11, 2007
Prosecutor who crusaded against Duke lacrosse players faces disciplinary hearing - •April 13, 2007
Duke lacrosse players cleared of charges may sue - •March 26, 2007
Defense attorney dies of heart attack
HEARINGS
- •April 11, 2007
Prosecutors drop all charges against Duke lacrosse players - •Jan. 24, 2007
State files more ethics charges against prosecutor - •Oct. 31, 2006
D.A. speaks out against criticisms that he mishandled Duke rape case - •Dec. 22, 2006
Prosecutors drop rape charges - •Dec. 15, 2006
Defense wants paternity test - •Oct. 27, 2006
Prosecutor in Duke rape scandal says he has not discussed the case with accuser - •July 11, 2006
Former Duke lacrosse player charged with rape is convicted in unrelated assault case - •June 22, 2006
Judge reduces bond for defendant Reade Seligmann - •May 18, 2006
Ahead of hearing in Duke rape case, defense attorney seeks accuser's records - •May 18, 2006
Lawyer for Duke lacrosse player asks for access to alleged rape victim's cellphone
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- •Jan. 11, 2007
Judge orders test to determine paternity of accuser's child - •Jan. 4, 2007
Duke invites accused lacrosse players to return to school - •Dec. 15, 2006
Accuser gives birth - •Aug. 30, 2006
Cab driver in Duke rape case acquitted of shoplifting charge - •July 28, 2006
District attorney in Duke rape case acknowledges mistakes in speaking to media - •April 25, 2006
Duke lacrosse player faces trial in unrelated D.C. assault case - •April 24, 2006
Amid legal chaos, Duke lacrosse program faces uncertain future
INVESTIGATION
- •June 30, 2006
Parents of defendant Colin Finnerty say son can prove innocence - •April 28, 2006
Accuser in Duke lacrosse case reported another rape 10 years ago - •April 21, 2006
Dancer at Duke lacrosse party questions her initial doubts of rape accuser - •April 20, 2006
Cabbie: Passenger from Duke lacrosse party talked about stripper - •April 19, 2006
Investigators in Duke lacrosse rape case search for evidence in dorm rooms - •April 18, 2006
Two Duke University lacrosse players arrested - •April 11, 2006
Defense attorneys: DNA testing finds no match in Duke lacrosse case - •April 11, 2006
Prosecutor: Investigation of rape allegations 'not going away' - •April 6, 2006
Duke lacrosse coach resigns, season canceled amid scandal - •April 4, 2006
N.C. Central students rally to support alleged rape victim
CASE IN BRIEF
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In a case that has sparked racial and class tensions, three Duke University lacrosse team members stand accused of raping an exotic dancer during a party.
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