Embattled district attorney hands Duke lacrosse sexual assault case to state prosecutors

(AP) The state attorney general's office agreed Saturday to take over the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case at the request of the embattled district attorney.

"I wish I could tell you this case would be resolved quickly," Attorney General Roy Cooper said. "Since we have not been involved in the investigation and prosecution, all of the information will be new to our office. Any case with such serious criminal charges will require careful review."