Former Duke Lacrosse Coach Sues University Over His Departure Amid Scandal

Mike Pressler, the Duke University lacrosse coach who says he was forced to resign amid allegations that three players beat and raped an exotic dancer at an off-campus party, sued the university last week, claiming that Duke officials had violated the terms of an agreement with him by making disparaging remarks about him. He also asked the court to revisit "all the issues" surrounding his departure.

The allegations, involving a black dancer and white college athletes, ignited racial

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