The alleged victim made a complaint to police on March 31, 2010, accusing Dula and his pal Damien Crooks, 32, of being part of a crew who raped, beat and pimped her out since age 13.

A day later, the woman told detectives she was a hooker for five years and made up the rape allegation, records show.

The woman also signed a recantation, but the case proceeded and in spring 2011, a grand jury voted to indict Dula, Crooks and two others who were allegedly part of the crew.

His lawyers only learned of the recantation and police interview this week.