The Chanticleer (2006) Lacrosse
- Title:
- The Chanticleer (2006) Lacrosse
- Description:
- This spread from the 2006 Duke yearbook, The Chanticleer, showcases the outrage and confusion experienced by the student body when members of the men’s lacrosse team were accused of sexual assault. The team's record of problematic behavior, the racial dynamics between the almost all-white team and the Black female accuser, and statements by then-District Attorney Mike Nifong led many community members to assume the players were guilty. Nifong later admitted to withholding evidence that proved the three accused teammates' innocence. All charges were eventually dropped and Nifong was disbarred. The scandal is remembered as one of the darkest moments in Duke history, sparking deep reflection about the roles that racism, misogyny, and privilege played in Durham, at Duke, and in sports.
- Date:
- 2006
- Rights:
Some Rights Reserved- Citation:
- Duke University, The Chanticleer, (v. 2006), Durham, NC: Duke University
