[Locomotive Breath]

N.C. attorney general: Duke players 'innocent'

The result of our review and investigation shows clearly that there is insufficient evidence to proceed on any of the charges. Today we are filing notices of dismissal for all charges against Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty, and David Evans. The result is that these cases are over, and no more criminal proceedings will occur.

We believe that these cases were the result of a tragic rush to accuse and a failure to verify serious allegations. Based on the significant inconsistencies between the evidence and the various accounts given by the accusing witness, we believe these three individuals are innocent of these charges.

[AnAmericanMother]

I remember hearing this press conference at the time.

I was completely blown away. I don't recollect EVER hearing any public official say anything so absolutely uncompromising. That's the point at which you say, "Uh-oh." Especially if you're in the DA's office.