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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Cornell 7 Defendant's Reported Army Link Prompts Journalist to Call Korean Military Amid Reopened Rape Probe

Ginny investigates online claims about Cornell student Winston Lee's reported military service. (Credit: @ginnysaidso/Instagram)

A social media journalist investigating allegations against seven former and current Cornell University students has contacted the South Korean military after an online profile attributed to Korean defendant Winston Lee reportedly listed service in the Republic of Korea Army.

Ginny, a Korean-Canadian creator who identifies herself as a reporter working in Canada, said she called an office linked to South Korea's 8th Maneuver Division to seek confirmation of claims that Lee was serving in the military. The call was recorded and later posted to her social media accounts.

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