For the first time publicly, Crystal Mangum said she lied nearly 18 years ago when she accused Duke University lacrosse players of raping her.

Former exotic dancer Crystal Mangum, who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her at party in 2006, now admits she fabricated the allegations.

Crystal Mangum, who falsely claimed three Duke men's lacrosse team members raped her in 2006, is now admitting she made it up.

In a Oct. 23, 2008 file photo, Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape, speaks about the release of Mangum's book.

WASHINGTON — Crystal Mangum, the former exotic dancer who falsely accused three Duke men's lacrosse players of rape in 2006, now says she lied about the incident and hopes they can forgive her.

Nearly two decades after falsely accusing three Duke men's lacrosse players of raping her, former exotic danger Crystal Mangum now says she made it all up.