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‘Dropped the ball’: Jake Tapper grills DA over failure to charge Cornell fraternity rape suspects

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

Cornell University rape case victim alleges some who violated her were let off by writing essays; varsity pushes back with its version highlighting the punishments meted out

Cornell University faces criticism over its handling of sexual assault allegations against fraternity members. A former student claims that the punishment meted out, merely essay writing after a temporary suspension, was insufficient. The university firmly denies this, asserting that appropriate sanctions were taken. Meanwhile, prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Florence Pugh Accuses Instagram of 'Protecting Rapists' After Cornell Assault Post Is Restricted

Florence Pugh criticised Instagram after users struggled to view her statement about sexual assault allegations involving former Cornell students. Meta later removed a sensitive-content warning from the post.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Ex-South Park Writer Launches Website Targeting Cornell 7 and Those Who 'Gave Them a Break': 'Accountability Is Coming'

Former South Park writer Toby Morton has launched TheCornell7.org, naming defendants in a pending Cornell University lawsuit and criticising the university's disciplinary response.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Cornell University Calls Gang Rape Accuser's Essay Claims 'Irresponsible' While Defending Its Handling of Allegations

Cornell has rejected claims that it lightly disciplined seven fraternity members accused in an alleged drug-assisted assault, as prosecutors reopen the case and the university faces a civil lawsuit.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Florence Pugh's Cornell Post Is Visible Again After Meta Removes 'Sensitive' Label

Florence Pugh's Cornell-related Instagram post is visible to adults again after Meta lifted a sensitive-content label following a further review.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Task force reveals 35 percent of female Cornell students reported assault as prosecutor reopens frat rape probe

A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Florence Pugh urges men to speak out after Cornell University sexual assault allegations

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The Independent UK · Sep 28

Cornell Gang Rape Investigation Reopened After Prosecutor Admits His Office Never Examined Allegations

Cornell's rape investigation is reopened after a DA admits his office did not independently investigate, while a disputed Snapchat message becomes a key focus.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened

Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public

The Guardian - US · Sep 28