Duke settles with former lax players
It's not over yet, mind you. There's still the possibility of civil action against a disbarred and disgraced prosecutor. But Duke University announced today that it has reached an undisclosed settlement with the three former lacrosse players whose names were dragged into infamy without just cause.
In the agreement, the school does not acknowledge wrongdoing.
Whether it's part of the deal or not, you wonder if the 88 alleged educators who signed the infamous decree of outrage over the case will be at least admonished for their brazen attack on basic fairness.
Tenure is a necessity in academia because it protects freedom of thought and expression. But like anything else derived from the First Amendment, such talk must be exercised wisely and fairly.
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