Talk:Two Duke Lacrosse Players Arrested/@comment-101829-20060419154035

from what i&quot;ve heard so far the guys are innocent. Right now we have a prosecution led by a politician trying to get re-elected. it appears he is trying to use the case to appeal to african-american voters. The only known evidence on their side right now is heresay. The defense has DNA evidence in their favor (there is "some DNA evidence" still being tested) They also have two witnesses that have spoken to news media. One was a security guard and one was a woman that came into contact with the alleged victim. Both have said things that would demean the prosecution&quot;s case. Neither seem to have anything to gain from aiding Duke. We also know that the players &quot;&quot;each&quot;&quot; posted &quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;$400,000&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot;&quot; bail, so if money is the target of the alleged victim herself the theory holds water. Right now it smells like extortion. Things may come out later to change that, but that&quot;s what it looks like right now.