Duke Lacrosse Case: America's Top Sex Crimes Expert Cites Serious Problems

ABC ^ | 3/31/07

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Duke Lacrosse Case: America's Top Sex Crimes Expert Cites Serious Problems Linda Fairstein Questions Whether Case Will Go Forward By LARA SETRAKIAN ABC News Law & Justice Unit

March 21, 2007 — - With the Duke Lacrosse investigation in its final weeks Linda Fairstein, the former head of the Manhattan District Attorney's Sex Crimes Unit and one of the nation's leading experts on sex crimes, told ABC News that she would be shocked if the case went forward.

Having investigated and prosecuted thousands of rape cases, Fairstein has a unique ability to evaluate the strength of the case. A pioneer in the field and an advocate of victims' rights, Fairstein points to serious flaws in the investigation and evidence that have surfaced to date.

[Sue Perkick]

I hope so. I pray for justice. For ALL involved.

[ltc8k6]

Well, I hope so too.

Friday seems to be the day in this case for big news.

I have to wonder what they were at 610 for, though.

[Nomorjer Kinov]

In the meantime, as this case drags along, the trial date for Mike Nifong has been set for June 12. It's remarkable how swiftly justice moves when those in power want it to move.