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DNA link reported in lacrosse rape case

DURHAM, N.C., May 11 (UPI) -- A possible DNA link to Duke University lacrosse players has been found from fingernail scrapings from a dancer who claims she was raped at a house party.

Sources told the Durham (N.C.) Herald-Sun tissue under the dancer's nails was from the same genetic pool and was "consistent" with the bodily makeup of one of 46 lacrosse players who gave DNA samples for testing.

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The woman told police she clawed at three attackers as they raped and sodomized her for 30 minutes during the March 13-14 lacrosse house party.

The State Bureau of Investigation did an initial round of DNA testing, but defense attorneys said no DNA from the 46 lacrosse players was found in or on the dancer's body, her clothing and belongings or under her fingernails.

But District Attorney Mike Nifong hired a private laboratory, and said he expects a final report from that lab by Monday.

Two lacrosse players have been indicted on rape charges.

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