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The accused players have not yet gone to trial and it is doubtful that they ever will. Be that as it may, in such cases a jury renders the verdict not the judge. The rape charges were dropped against all the players and the prosecutor's office has made no decisions as to whether or not they will take the player's to trial for the remaining charges of kidnapping and sexual assault. The US Constitution guarantees persons who have been charged with a crime a "speedy trial", that being the case if the state proscutor decides to go forward with a trial it is quite likely the judge will rule the defendants Constiutional rights have been violated and will dismiss the charges.

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Q: Why is it taking so long for the courts to decide if the Duke lacrosse players are innocent or guilty?
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