New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are set to give an update on Cornell rape case
A Cornell University student alleges she was gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 after being given alcohol and drugs. A prosecutor has reopened an investigation into the allegations following a lawsuit by the accuser. New York's governor and attorney general have called for an investigation into how Cornell handled the case. They are now preparing to give a public update on the investigation.

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8 developments- Sep 28Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
- Sep 29New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
- Sep 30Reports on what Cornell’s Jane Doe initially told investigators prompt fresh questions in newly reopened investigation
- Sep 30What Cornell’s Jane Doe told police about the alleged gang rape — and what the DA says he knew
- Oct 2New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are set to give an update on Cornell rape case
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