I read the ad. I don’t see anything about the guilt or innocence of the individuals charged. All I see is some quotes about racism on campus, endorsed by some faculty and academic departments.
The lawyers will have to prove that the individuals charged were damaged by the ad. It may be difficult.
I think the suspension and/or dismissal of the students and coach by the college stand a better chance of yielding funds.
I think I read somewhere that Duke settled with the ex-coach...