'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation
New York prosecutors have reopened a 2024 investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University following a civil lawsuit filed by the victim. The university denies claims that it failed to protect the student or punish the individuals involved.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding campus safety, institutional accountability, and the handling of sexual assault allegations at elite universities.
'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation Close New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a woman at Cornell University in 2024.
The woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university on 16 September alleging she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house at the university.
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