Rachel S. at Alas, A Blog brought this story to my attention. It may have been mentioned in my local newspaper and/or otherwise in the local media and I missed it, but I’m pretty sure it isn’t getting much coverage around here. Duke University is a big deal around these parts, as it is largely viewed as the Harvard of the South, the school that the wealthy, well-connected, smart South Carolinians often attend. For those reasons, I’d expect more press attention, but I guess I’m not terribly surprised by its absence either. Here are a couple of other links that provide information: DNA Tests Ordered For Duke Athletes, 15 Duke Lacross Players Had Prior Charges and Lacrosse Players Could Be Charged For Not Stopping Attack.
Update: Via Pinko Feminist Hellcat I learned about this blog, which seems to be dedicated to providing information about this issue.
–Ann Bartow
