A state appeals court will decide whether Duke University's former lacrosse coach had the right to sue the university for slander after a former spokesman made comments about him.

Duke University has appealed a judge's ruling that allows former men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler to pursue a slander lawsuit against the school and its former spokesman.

Duke University has appealed a judge's ruling that allows former men's lacrosse coach Mike Pressler to pursue a slander lawsuit against the school and its former spokesman.

A federal judge on Thursday rejected the appeal of fallen prosecutor Mike Nifong to keep his case in bankruptcy court.

Duke University is suing its insurance company for refusing to pay any of the settlement costs for the Duke lacrosse case.

Crystal Gail Mangum, the discredited accuser in the Duke lacrosse case, sidestepped fundamental questions when interviewed by the media Thursday.

Crystal Mangum, the escort service dancer at the center of the Duke lacrosse case, and publisher Vincent Clark are holding a news conference Tuesday to say Mangum's story is coming out in book form.

Saunders:Now that Mike Nifong has auctioned off his cherished guitars, the question everyone wants answered is, "How is he going to sing the blues without 'em?"

The perfect instruments for picking the wrongfully prosecuted blues hit the auction block Sunday at a court-ordered sale of former Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong's guitars.

Bills from lawyers defending the city against three lawsuits sparked by the Duke lacrosse case have topped $1 million.

Officials in Durham scrambled Tuesday to grasp the local implications of the trouble surrounding AIG.

Triangle Briefs: The three exonerated lacrosse players filed a motion Monday in federal court objecting to fallen prosecutor Mike Nifong's attempt to move the case against him back into bankruptcy court.

Former prosecutor Mike Nifong might have to part with his cherished guitars.

The 38 members of the 2006 Duke lacrosse team who sued the university, the city of Durham and a host of others are fighting the attempts to dismiss the case.

The fallen prosecutor disputes claims of personal injury made by exonerated Duke lacrosse players.

Suits arising from the Duke lacrosse case have cost the city more than $700,000 so far. The city hopes to stave off a devastating judgment that could reach tens of millions.

Duke University wants a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by 36 members of the 2006 lacrosse team, saying the players have failed to show the fraud, negligence and injury they allege in the case.

Accuser's degree faulted in column.

Former District Attorney Mike Nifong will not be able to hide in bankruptcy court from the malicious-prosecution claims brought by the three exonerated lacrosse players.

Johns Hopkins beat top-seeded Duke 10-9 on Saturday to earn a spot in the NCAA title game against Syracuse on Monday.

With rape case and scandal behind them, Blue Devils concentrate on winning first NCAA title.

With an uptempo pace, crafty stick-handling and precise shooting, the No. 1-ranked Duke lacrosse team has an uncanny knack for scoring and a variety of offensive weapons as it enters the first round of the 2008 NCAA men's lacrosse tournament today.

Two rivals target Nifong assistant.

A federal judge heard arguments Thursday about whether former District Attorney Mike Nifong's bankruptcy filing should continue to hold up a civil suit.

A judge rules that Mike Pressler, the former Duke University lacrosse coach, can pursue claims of slander and libel in the courtroom.

Attorneys for lacrosse players suing Duke and Durham won't be sanctioned, a judge rules.

It details proceedings in players' suit.

Mike Nifong, the former Durham district attorney who lost his job and law license for misconduct in the Duke lacrosse case, should not be kicked out of federal bankruptcy court for making too much money, a federal court administrator has concluded.

Reader's Digest calls cabbie a hero.

Principal investigators in the case have resigned, the Durham police chief says.

Saunders:Whatever the letter-writer lacked in brotherly love, he made up for in brevity.

Mitchell Garrell, one of four candidates for Durham district attorney, tried Monday to distance himself from the Duke lacrosse case scandal.

Duke University is accusing the lawyer representing 38 members of the 2006 Duke lacrosse team of violating the same professional rule of conduct that fallen prosecutor Mike Nifong did.

Saunders:It's time to concede that the Duke lacrosse players, even the ones who came no closer than you or I to being charged in the discredited rape case, have indeed been damaged.

The group's action against Duke is laid out in the nation's capital with major exposure.

Thirty-eight players and their parents plan to announce this afternoon the filing of a lawsuit against Duke and a number of other entities and individuals.

He earns too much to declare bankruptcy, court official says.

Tracey Cline, an assistant district attorney who served under Mike Nifong during his misconduct in the Duke lacrosse case, announced on Tuesday her plans to run for district attorney.

Mike Nifong, disbarred for his misconduct in the Duke lacrosse case, told a lawyer for the exonerated players Friday that he disputes their civil claims of malicious prosecution.

People with potential financial claims against former District Attorney Mike Nifong will have an opportunity to ask him questions this morning during a hearing.

A judge removes the former prosecutor from a civil action until a bankruptcy action is resolved.

Duke University has reached a settlement with each of the three former lacrosse players and their families.

Slander claimed in lacrosse fallout.

Some legal maneuvering unfolded this week in the big federal civil rights lawsuit that grew out of the Duke lacrosse case. Here's a recap.

Lawyers for coach Mike Pressler plan to pursue a slander case against Duke University.

A lawyer for one of the three exonerated Duke lacrosse players says they do not plan to let fallen prosecutor Mike Nifong hide in bankruptcy court.

The former Duke lacrosse coach files court papers on Wednesday accusing his former employer of making slanderous and defamatory statements against him.