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Duke may be hit with lacrosse suit
By Anna Lieth
The Chronicle (Duke)
09/27/2007

(U-WIRE) DURHAM, N.C. — Current and past lacrosse players are looking into the possibility of a new lawsuit — this time against Duke University.

Washington, D.C., lawyer Charles Cooper told ABC News on Wednesday that "a large majority" of current and former lacrosse players and their families have hired him to investigate the possibility of a lawsuit against Duke.

"Duke University has been in discussions with representatives of the families for many months and is happy to continue discussions with their new representatives," John Burness, senior vice president for public affairs and government relations, said in a statement. "We hope to reach a fair resolution that will allow the families and the university to move forward."

Family members of the players told ABC News that they were disappointed in the treatment of not only the three indicted players, but also the team as a whole.

Cooper and President Richard Brodhead declined to comment.

Copyright ©2007 The Chronicle via UWire



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