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 02 WATCH: Appointing Cornell sex assault special prosector, Hochul says she won't let anyone 'sweep this case under the rug' By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 6:12 New details intensify scrutiny of Cornell's handling of gang rape allegations By Amna Nawaz, Molly Mazilu, Karina Cuevas There are new revelations about how authorities handled an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. New reporting out today finds Cornell police left out key information in a statement given to local law enforcement. That includes Jane Doe’s… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 5:55 New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University By Amna Nawaz, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated… Continue watching
Sep 29 Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism in New York amid concerns over his criticism of Israel By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The plan is the mayor's most forceful attempt to address concerns from the Jewish community over antisemitism. Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 8:10 In a warming climate, should air conditioning be a right? By Stephanie Sy, Sam Weber Fall temperatures are finally cooling off much of the United States, but this past summer was yet another reminder that the climate is changing. Stephanie Sy reports on how some cities are considering whether residents should have a right to… Continue watching
Sep 24 New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation that puts residents at risk By Associated Press Prediction market platforms have argued states do not have the authority to govern them because they are already regulated at the federal level by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Continue reading
Sep 23 Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York By John Seewer, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a TV production assistant in 2006, capping a yearslong legal odyssey that a judge said cemented the disgraced movie mogul’s reputation as “the literal face of the #MeToo… Continue reading