Woman in Cornell rape allegations case targeted with threats, her lawyer says
A woman alleging rape by Cornell University students reports receiving threats, prompting her lawyer to speak out against the intimidation. Cornell's president has announced a review of campus fraternity and sorority culture in response to the controversy.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing issues regarding sexual assault accountability on university campuses and the potential for witness intimidation in high-profile legal proceedings.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped by Cornell University students has been the target of threats, her lawyer said on Sunday.
“She’s received multiple threats,” Giuffra said on CNN’s State of the Union.
Giuffra said he had also been threatened.
“I’m not afraid of these people,” he said. “But the threats, the abuse to protect what’s going on, the status quo – these guys are disgusting. They should stay in their mother’s basement and stay out of the world.“
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