Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

A woman accused members of a fraternity at Cornell University of gang rape in 2024. A local prosecutor initially did not investigate the case, instead relying on Cornell's campus police. After the accuser filed a lawsuit, the prosecutor has now reopened the investigation.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 28Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
  2. Sep 29DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

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12 viewpoints
Slate MagazineLeft· 3h ago

The “Cornell Seven” Rape Case Has Ignited the Country. Let’s Talk About What We’re Actually Talking About Here.

New York TimesLean Left· 4h ago

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 6h ago

DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 6h ago

DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 9h ago

Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

Inside Higher EdLean Left· 12h ago

Cornell Faces Outcry Over Handling of Rape Allegations

Center

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Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WFMZ Allentown, +4 more

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 1d ago

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

WHDH BostonLean Left· 1d ago

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

WHEC RochesterCenter· 1d ago

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 1d ago

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

WCBD News 2Center· 1d ago

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

The OregonianCenter· 6h ago· ran in 5 outlets

DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 7 Chicago, ABC 7 San Francisco, +6 more
ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 7h ago

DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KRDO, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 8h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

KRDOCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

Local News 8Center· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

KTVZ BendCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

KVIA El PasoCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

KION Central CoastCenter· 11h ago

What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University

BBC NewsCenter· 18h ago

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· AL.com, MLive
AL.comLean Right· 6h ago

DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

MLiveLean Right· 6h ago

DA says he didn’t investigate Cornell rape case, relied on campus police before lawsuit

Ran by 2 outlets· Conservative Review, The Federalist
Conservative ReviewRight· 7h ago

The Last Elite University ‘Gang Rape’ Was A Hoax. Cornell Might Have One Now, Too

The FederalistRight· 7h ago

The Last Elite University ‘Gang Rape’ Was A Hoax. Cornell Might Have One Now, Too

TownhallRight· 8h ago

That Cornell Rape Story Has Officially Entered Suspicious Territory

New York PostLean Right· 17h ago

Lurid new details in alleged Cornell gang rape exposed by DA as he battles ‘threatening’ phone calls

New York PostLean Right· 21h ago

Bombshell new details emerge in alleged sickening Cornell gang rape: ‘Not a lot of humanity’

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3 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 8h ago

Why has a Cornell rape investigation been reopened?

The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened

VarietyLean Left· 1d ago

Florence Pugh Speaks Out Over Cornell University Sexual Assault Case: ‘We Need Our Men to Be as Horrified and Sickened as Us’

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