Report: Corey Maggette Named by Duke Accuser's Friends as Rapist from 1999

Former NBA player Corey Maggette was named by friends of a woman as the alleged rapist in a 1999 alleged sexual assault at Duke, reports The New York Times.

On Friday, former Duke student Meredith Watson claimed she was raped by a member of the basketball team in 1999, per her attorney's statement. Watson also claimed Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax raped her during her time as a student.

"Ms. Watson was raped by a basketball player during her sophomore year at Duke. She went to the Dean, who provided no help and discouraged her from pursuing the claim further," the lawyer said in a statement. "Ms. Watson also told friends, including Justin Fairfax. Mr. Fairfax then used this prior…