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
Oct 01 State laws on intoxication and consent get new scrutiny after Cornell rape allegations By Claudia Lauer, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Under New York state law, rape charges generally need to involve force or a clear refusal of sex, unless the victim is physically helpless due to being unconscious, or mentally incapacitated due to being drugged without their consent. Continue reading
Sep 28 Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit By Dave Collins, John Seewer, Associated Press A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied… 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
Aug 20 AP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Jul 08 Graham Platner says he'll withdraw from Senate race in Maine By Kimberlee Kruesi, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Platner stressed that his decision was not an admission of guilt. Continue reading
Jul 08 Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. Continue reading