Duke says 2 facing charges can return

Duke University said that two of the lacrosse players charged with sexually assaulting a stripper have been invited to return to school while they await trial and may rejoin the team. The spring semester begins next week.

Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann had been barred from attending class during the fall semester while their case made its way through court. A third player, David Evans, graduated in May, the day before he was charged. Rape charges against all three athletes were dropped last month, but they are still charged with sexual offense and kidnapping.