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Crystal Mangum (pictured), who authorities claimed falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape four years ago, has been found guilty by a North Carolina jury of misdemeanor child abuse and damaging property.
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Officers at the scene said Mangum gave them a fake name and age when they responded to a domestic violence call from her 9-year-old who lived in the house.
Two officers reported that while they were in the house, Mangum threatened her boyfriend and then went into a bathroom and set his clothes on fire.
Yes, you read that right: She started a fire while the police were IN the house.
Police called the fire department and the fire was put out. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Mangum was booked on assault charges, arson and attempted murder; she's been on house arrest since February.
With the felony arson charge, the jury deadlocked, so the Superior Court Judge Abraham Jones declared a mistrial.
It's obvious that more than anything, Mangum is seriously mentally ill and needs to be treated, particularly for the well being of her children.