In this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 photo, Kevin Tavares, second from left, Stalin Felipe, center, and Rondell Bedward, right, talk to a reporter, left, after they were released from the Nassau County Jail in East Meadow, N.Y. Authorities dismissed charges that the three men gang-raped a Hofstra University student after the 18-year-old woman recanted her story. "I'm so happy the truth finally came out," said Felipe. A fourth man, Jesus Ortiz, was also released from jail. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

In this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 photo, Kevin Tavares, second from left, Stalin Felipe, center, and Rondell Bedward, right, talk to a reporter, left, after they were released from the Nassau County Jail in East Meadow, N.Y. Authorities dismissed charges that the three men gang-raped a Hofstra University student after the 18-year-old woman recanted her story. "I'm so happy the truth finally came out," said Felipe. A fourth man, Jesus Ortiz, was also released from jail.

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  1. University of Kansas Jayhawks' guard Xavier Henry (L) tries to slap the ball away from Hofstra University Prides' guard Natanial Lester during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas November 13, 2009.
  2. University of Kansas Jayhawks guard Xavier Henry (L) shoots a three-point shot over a Hofstra University Pride defender on the first shot taken during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  3. University of Kansas Jayhawks guard Conner Teahan (R) blocks a shot by Hofstra University Pride guard Nathaniel Lester during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  4. University of Kansas Jayhawks' head coach Bill Self watches his team win against Hofstra University Pride during the second half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas November 13, 2009.
  5. University of Kansas Jayhawks' forward Thomas Robinson (R) blocks Hofstra University Prides' forward Halil Kanacevic during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas November 13, 2009.
  6. University of Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts to a turnover by Hofstra University Pride during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  7. Hofstra University Pride guard Charles Jenkins (L) is blocked by University of Kansas Jayhawks center Cole Aldrich during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  8. University of Kansas Jayhawks'guard Sherron Collins (L) smiles at teammate Tyler Reed after leaving the game with 23-points over Hofstra University Pride during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  9. University of Kansas Jayhawks forward Thomas Robinson (C) shoots a basket over Hofstra University Pride defenders during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  10. University of Kansas Jayhawks forward Marcus Morris dunks for two against the Hofstra University Pride during the second half of the Jayhawks' win in their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  11. University of Kansas Jayhawks forward Markieff Morris (L) and center Cole Aldrich (R) battle for a rebound with Hofstra University Pride guard Charles Jenkins during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  12. University of Kansas Jayhawks center Cole Aldrich (R) rejects a shot by Hofstra University Pride guard Charles Jenkins during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  13. Hofstra University Pride forward Miklos Szabo (C) passes under pressure from University of Kansas Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins (R) and center Cole Aldrich during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  14. Hofstra University Prides guard Nataniel Lester (L) gets the rebound away from University of Kansas Jayhawks guard Sherron Collins during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  15. Hofstra University Pride head coach Tom Pecora yells instructions during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game against the University of Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.
  16. University of Kansas Jayhawks guard Xavier Henry (R) is fouled by Hofstra University Prides' forward Miklos Szabo during the first half of their NCAA Division 1 basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, November 13, 2009.

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