World Oct 28 Russell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his rape and sex assault trial By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Education Oct 28 Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations Cornell University faculty will meet Wednesday to conclude debate and begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university’s administration following widespread frustration over its response to a woman who reported she was gang raped at a campus fraternity… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
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
Arts Oct 12 Russell Brand appears in London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. By Associated Press
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 04 The misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it By Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation People may accept bad behavior — even sexual assault — when they overestimate how acceptable their peers think it is. But there are ways to undermine this thinking and make intervention more likely. 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
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