DA: Rape accusation will likely haunt hockey player for years

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'The rape investigation of Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane ended Thursday, as Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III described the young woman’s claims as “this so-called ‘case’… rife with reasonable doubt.”
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Despite Sedita’s strong statement that “physical and forensic evidence ... tend to contradict the complainant’s claims,” the accusation likely will continue to haunt Kane, affecting his reputation and potential for endorsements.

And some still doubt him. Once an accusation is made, it’s hard to take it back.

“The best thing for him to do is ... tell his side of the story to the extent that his attorneys will permit him given the possibility of a civil lawsuit,” said Stephen W. Bell, a partner and director of crisis and reputation management with Eric Mower + Associates in Buffalo.'

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