Nation Oct 20 Woman who accused Cornell students of rape says university president's response made her feel 'unsupported' By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation Oct 20 Polymarket stops users from wagering on possible felony charges for Cornell students accused of rape The market had more than $450,000 in volume before it was taken off Polymarket's international platform. By Jay Cohen, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 Watch 9:06 Fraternity culture under scrutiny in wake of Cornell allegations The fallout from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University continues. Faculty members plan to introduce a resolution of no confidence in how leadership handled an alleged gang rape at a fraternity. The university has suspended fraternity parties through the academic… By Amna Nawaz, Molly Mazilu, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Oct 14 A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases Cornell University’s handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges' treatment of campus sexual assault. By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Oct 13 Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university’s procedures. Continue reading
Oct 08 Cornell gang-rape accuser was 'misled' about criminal investigation, her lawyer says By Michael R. Sisak, Leah Willingham, Associated Press The university's police department gave her the impression that a criminal investigation was continuing, lawyer Thomas Giuffra told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 6:45 What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled By Geoff Bennett, Molly Mazilu, Genesis Magpayo Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law… Continue watching
Oct 06 Cornell brings in former DOJ official Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims By Associated Press The review will cover how the university investigates sexual assault and harassment, student support, the disciplinary process, and oversight of student organizations. Continue reading
Oct 04 Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency By Leah Willingham, Associated Press “My heart aches when I think of what she experienced,” Kotlikoff said. “It raises heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanization and aspects of party culture, alcohol and drug use.”… Continue reading