Duke did not do right. What they did was NOT deal with the situation as it was. They fueled the lie that the boys were "guilty" just so their campus wouldn't get trashed by the usual "we are the world" mobs. Duke sacrificed fairness and honor on the "reality" alter of saving themselves.
The Duke Gang of 88 exposed how elated and excited they were to have an "opportunity" to present their wares: their wares of racism, classism, and elitist marxist snobbery.
Brodhead is in fear of the PC crowd. He pandered to them deliberately.
And while the gang of 88 continues their stupidity, he still can't bring himself to rebuke them.