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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - The district attorney prosecuting three Duke lacrosse players accused of rape asked a judge Wednesday to put a stop to defense polling of Durham residents about the case.
In a motion filed in Durham Superior Court, District Attorney Mike Nifong said the polling could damage the chances of a fair trial in the case.
The players were indicted on charges of rape, kidnapping and sexual offense after a woman hired as a stripper at a team party said she was attacked March 13. Defense attorneys have strongly proclaimed their clients' innocence.
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