Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

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

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3 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
  3. Sep 29The Last Elite University ‘Gang Rape’ Was A Hoax. Cornell Might Have One Now, Too

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Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

3 developments · 70 sources
How each side is putting it

Left

12 viewpoints
Slate MagazineLeft· 6h 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· 6h ago

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 8h ago

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

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 8h ago

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

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 11h ago

Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

Inside Higher EdLean Left· 14h ago

Cornell Faces Outcry Over Handling of Rape Allegations

Center

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CBS NewsCenter· 6h ago

New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University

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

WCBD News 2Center· 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

The OregonianCenter· 8h 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 13 Houston, ABC 7 Los Angeles, +6 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 10h ago

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

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 10h ago

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

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 10h ago

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

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 10h ago

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

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 10h ago

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

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 10h ago

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

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 10h ago

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

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 10h 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· 10h ago

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

KRDOCenter· 13h ago

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

KTVZ BendCenter· 13h ago

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

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 13h ago

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

Local News 8Center· 13h ago

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

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 13h ago

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

KVIA El PasoCenter· 13h ago

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

KION Central CoastCenter· 13h ago

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

Right

9 viewpoints
ReasonLean Right· 33m ago

Beware the Rush to Judgment in the Cornell Rape Case

Revolver NewsRight· 1h ago

Cornell ‘victim’ texted accused frat brother ‘Non[e] of the sexual stuff was illegal’ in sordid reopened case…

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· AL.com, MLive
AL.comLean Right· 8h ago

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

MLiveLean Right· 8h 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· 9h ago

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

The FederalistRight· 9h ago

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

TownhallRight· 10h ago

That Cornell Rape Story Has Officially Entered Suspicious Territory

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4 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 2h ago

Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened

Al JazeeraLean Left· 10h 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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