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Hofstra rape hoax: DA explains why she won't prosecute

Quick ReadKathleen Rice stands behind her decision to not prosecute a woman who falsely claimed 5 men raped her.

Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice announces that a

Photo credit: Mahala Gaylord | Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice announces that a Hofstra student made up allegations that she was tied up and gang raped by five men. (Sept. 17, 2009)

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice on Monday stood behind her controversial decision not to prosecute the young woman who lied about being abducted and raped by five men in a Hofstra University dorm.

In her first interview explaining the decision, Rice said her goal had been to ensure that the young woman publicly admitted guilt, accepted accountability and responsibility for her...

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