Zguy28 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Duke Rape Accuser In Attempted Murder Bust Cops: Crystal Mangum battered boyfriend, set his clothes on fire http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0218101duke1.html FEBRUARY 18--The North Carolina woman who falsely accused a group of Duke lacrosse players of rape was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend and threatening to stab him. According to Durham cops, Crystal Mangum, 31, got into a violent altercation with Milton Walker, and set his clothes on fire in a bathtub. She also scratched and punched Walker, who was not arrested. Firemen were called to extinguish the bathroom blaze while Mangum, Walker, and three children were evacuated from their Lincoln Street residence. Mangum, pictured in the below mug, was charged with a variety of crimes, including attempted murder, arson, simple assault, communicating threats, resisting arrest, and child endangerment. Mangum, now being held in the Durham County jail, is scheduled to appear in court later today. A Durham Police Department arrest report notes that Mangum had not consumed drugs or alcohol before the 11:30 PM incident, and that she has a Mickey Mouse tattoo on her left arm and a Smurfs tattoo on her right leg. In 2006, Mangum, then working as an exotic dancer, claimed that she was sexually assaulted while performing at the Duke lacrosse party. Rape charges against three athletes were eventually dismissed when the North Carolina attorney general determined that there was insufficient evidence to back Mangum's claims. (2 pages) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Meh, happens everyday. She probably got charged with more crap than normal becuase of her history. Typical Domestic Violence, only reason its in the news is because of the Duke rape thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Meh, happens everyday. She probably got charged with more crap than normal becuase of her history. Typical Domestic Violence, only reason its in the news is because of the Duke rape thing. They also throw as many charges as they can in hopes that they can get the most to stick. In our plea-deal justice system, this is one way to make sure she can't just bargain her way out of it. With her history, it's not surprising society is tired of her act. She's obviously a danger to others in the community. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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