Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency
A 20-year-old Cornell University student alleged she was gang-raped by fraternity members at a house in 2024. Cornell's president acknowledged the allegation as "deeply disturbing" and committed to greater transparency about how the university handled the case. The case has drawn scrutiny of sexual assault policies at colleges, and debate has emerged around how it should be investigated.
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3 developments- Oct 3Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
- Oct 4Jane Doe lawyer rips Trump’s ‘fair shake’ remark in Cornell rape case: ‘Just wrong’
- Oct 5Cornell University sexual assault case puts microscope on prevention and policies at Pittsburgh-area colleges
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