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1. 7 Oct 3 7:23 PM

   Cornell president pledges transparency in video address

   In an eight-minute video message, President Michael Kotlikoff called the allegations 'deeply disturbing,' described the past week as one of the university's most difficult, and welcomed AG Letitia James taking over the criminal probe.

   “Must do better…”

   1. 7 outlets first by Globe and Mail, 11d ago · also Reuters, AP News, The Hindu, Philadelphia Inquirer, Le Monde.fr, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · read ↗

   2. 4 outlets Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing'

      first by Sky News, 12d ago · also Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Philadelphia Inquirer

      1 more headline

      • Woman told Cornell investigators she ‘felt like bait’ during alleged gang rape Baltimore Sun · 12d ago
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     The Greek system does not permit alcohol at sororities, which makes fraternities the hosts of the alcohol-saturated parties. This is where young women are sometimes manipulated to get them drunk and stranded and abused. https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/ 2026/oct/03/cornell-rape-case-male-supremacy

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     Lol, you can't wait to vote for soft on pedo candidate. Hoping to dodge some jail time?

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     The Trump administration has moved to cripple Title IX protections against sexual assault and harassment on the same day New York prosecutors reopened the investigation into heinous allegations of a fraternity gang rape at Cornell University.

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2. 6 Oct 3 8:00 AM

   Hochul says the woman was 'failed' by officials

   Gov. Hochul said the woman at the center of the Cornell inquiry had been failed by officials handling the original case.

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     "The most compelling thing I’ve read [...] is in an essay by feminist writer Soraya Chemaly. She cites anthropologist Peggy Sanday, who told her that there are “rape-prone” and “rape-free” societies: “She found that in rape-free cultures, women have far more authority, status, safety and freedom.” They’re societies in which women’s rights to…

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     The issue it that her actual description of the events does not indicate how rape is defined under NY State law. Which comes down to two things... She voluntarily took drugs and alcohol. NY law says someone that does those things voluntarily can consent to sex. At no point during her statement does she say that she was forced into a sexual action…

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     Cornell Case Revives Rage About Men’s Handling of Rape Cases. 10 Years After #MeToo, Men Still Protect Rapist. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u... @nbcnews.com @klonick.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social @abcnewsbot.bsky.social @cnn.com @npr.org @washingtonpost.com @theatlantic.com @pivotpod.bsky.social

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3. 5 Oct 3

   Lawyer says accuser is 'under siege' from online sleuths

   The accuser's lawyer said online efforts to uncover her identity have left her 'not doing well' as scrutiny of the case intensifies.

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     You're getting down voted but you're absolutely correct here. Her text messages will rip apart the claims she's been making after the fact. The Snapchat conversation will be said to be nothing more than locker room banter in reference to a girl who is clearly acting like a slut and is engaging in multiple sexual acts with multiple men. The…

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     Trump says he feels bad for rapists being investigated. Makes no statement about victims. https://www. independent.co.uk/news/world/a mericas/us-politics/trump-cornell-rape-investigation-letitia-james-b3060661.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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     True. The "cure" will come with boomers doing their dust to dust thing. It's a numbers game & though it's a harsh thing to say outright...thems the facts.

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4. 4 Oct 2 4:10 PM

   Trump says he 'feels badly' for the accused men

   Asked about James's appointment, President Trump called her 'corrupt' and said he feels badly for whoever she is investigating, drawing condemnation online.

   “Letitia James is a corrupt person. I feel badly for whoever she's looking at…”

   • ▶CBS News
     Title IX expert explains reporting process amid Cornell rape investigation video · YouTube · 12d ago
   • ▶CBS News
     Jane Doe's lawyer accuses Cornell of a "cover-up" in rape case video · YouTube · 12d ago · +1 outlet
   1. 6 outlets Trump: Cornell students 'won't get a fair shake' with James leading probe

      first by The Hill, 12d ago · also New York Post, NY Post, Washington Examiner, Straits Times, NYT Politics

      3 more headlines

      • Trump says ‘Cornell 7’ frat boys 'won't get a fair shake' if Letitia James is involved in gang rape probe New York Post · 12d ago
      • Trump says ‘Cornell Seven’ won’t get a fair shake under Letitia James Washington Examiner · 12d ago
      • Trump suggests Cornell defendants won’t get a ‘fair shake’ from Letitia James Straits Times · 12d ago
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     BREAKING: Trump just said he feels bad for the alleged rapists in the Cornell rape case. Of course a rapist would feel bad for other rapists. Why would we expect any different from this rapist?

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     Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for the accused Cornell gang rapists because ... 'they won't get a fair shake.' Not feeling badly at all for the victims. What did you expect from this person convicted of sexual abuse? https://www. independent.co.uk/news/world/a mericas/us-politics/trump-cornell-rape-investigation-letitia-james-b3060661.html # UsPol 1/n

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     President has claimed pipeline project was part of a deal made last year to lower tariffs on imports from South Korea in return for billions of dollars of investments in the US

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5. 3 Oct 2 12:26 PM

   Hochul vows to close legal loophole exposed by the case

   Following the special prosecutor appointment, Hochul said she would move to close a legal loophole highlighted by the handling of the Cornell allegations.

   • ▶Reuters
     NY governor says system 'failed' Jane Doe in Cornell rape case video · YouTube · 12d ago · +1 outlet
   • ▶CBS News
     Early details as Hochul removes district attorney in Cornell rape case, appoints Letitia James video · YouTube · 12d ago · +1 outlet
   1. 10 outlets Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live

      first by Guardian US, 13d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Orlando Sentinel, Breitbart, Washington Examiner +3

      5 more headlines

      • New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are set to give an update on Cornell rape case Philadelphia Inquirer · 12d ago
      • Nolte: Gov. Kathy Hochul Appoints Disgraced AG Letitia James as Cornell Special Prosecutor in Gang Rape Case Breitbart · 12d ago
      • Hochul says she’s ‘deeply disturbed’ by handling of Cornell rape case Washington Examiner · 12d ago
      • Gov. Hochul on Cornell gang rape case: 'Who knew what, when?' UPI · 12d ago
      • Hochul rebukes decisions in Cornell rape case: "She could not have been clearer" CBS News · 12d ago
   2. 6 outlets NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her, including police and prosecutor

      first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 12d ago · also Globe and Mail, Guardian, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, BBC

      4 more headlines

      • Cornell accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her, NY Governor says Globe and Mail · 12d ago
      • Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says Mastodon · 12d ago
      • NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her Associated Press · 12d ago
      • Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor BBC · 12d ago
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     “In what world?” Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized how Jane Doe’s alleged gang rape at Cornell University was initially handled, questioning why information she provided to campus police was not elevated to the district attorney and why the DA did not interview her. Hochul said Jane

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     "In contrast to the reviled events at # ChiPhi , the largely peaceful protests of 2023-24 led to multiple arrests, criminal referrals of students, and suspensions. In October 2024, just days before Jane Doe visited the frat house, a coalition of leftist student and community groups announced that # Cornell had handed down a 3-year “persona non…

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     🚨🇺🇲 The case of the Cornell 7 has the Ivy facing MAJOR fallout for its response, after a student claimed she was RAPED at a campus frat house... Here are some quick facts: -The former Cornell student filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted by 7

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6. 2 Oct 1 6:00 PM

   Hochul removes DA, names Letitia James special prosecutor

   Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James's office as special prosecutor, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case.

   “JUST IN: Gov. Kathy Hochul said she had signed an executive order appointing the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor.”

   • ▶NBC News
     Jane Doe's text messages after alleged assault obtained video · YouTube · 13d ago
   • ▶CNN
     Cornell student 'cried' for Jane Doe, demands accountability video · YouTube · 13d ago

   1. 18 outlets first by The Post Millennial, 13d ago · also National Politics, Breitbart, MS NOW, NYT, ABC News, NBC News +11 · read ↗

   2. 12 outlets Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations

      first by France 24 EN, 14d ago · also Washington Examiner, WTOP News, Toronto Star, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Orlando Sentinel +5

      10 more headlines

      • Hochul calls for third-party investigation into Cornell over gang rape allegations Washington Examiner · 14d ago
      • New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation WTOP News · 14d ago
      • New York Gov pushes for probe into Cornell's handling of gang rape allegation France 24 EN · 14d ago
      • Nolte: Additional Text Messages Appear to Unravel Cornell Gang-Rape Allegations Breitbart · 13d ago
      • Special prosecutor taking over investigation of Cornell University gang rape allegations as new details emerge KTVZ-TV · 13d ago
      • N.Y. Gov. Hochul calls for independent probe into Cornell's handling of fraternity gang rape allegations One America News Network · 13d ago
      • Additional Text Messages Appear to Unravel Cornell Gang-Rape Allegations Breitbart · 13d ago
      • Cornell case latest: Gov. Hochul, special prosecutor hold press conference over gang rape allegations CNN · 13d ago
      • Cornell gang rape allegations trigger political firestorm Washington Examiner · 13d ago
      • A timeline of Jane Doe’s allegations of Cornell gang rape Washington Examiner · 13d ago
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     BREAKING: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has named New York State Attorney General Letitia James to serve as special prosecutor to investigate the Cornell rape case.

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     Trying to pare my posts down to the things that really matter … Gov # KathyHochul appointed the # NYAG # LetitiaJames to investigate allegations by a former # Cornell University student that several men sexually assaulted [gang raped] her. [this is one of my Alma Maters, & this # atrocity must be brought to # justice ] # GiftArticle # criminal #…

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     I think the one big upside would be a change in New York law. An activist friend in New York says two entities have been impeding improving the law in the legislature: Old Guard lawmakers who think men are getting railroaded, and... public defenders, who generally seem to oppose almost anything that could increase incarcerations.

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7. 2 days quiet
8. 1 Sep 28

   DA reopens criminal investigation after lawsuit filed

   New York prosecutors reopened the 2024 case after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against seven Chi Phi members, sparking renewed public outrage; the DA said he intends to bring the accused men before a grand jury.

   “enough ambiguity, enough he-said-she-said, enough familial connections, enough money will allow you to get off scot-free.”

   • ▶NBC News
     New questions about Cornell rape allegations investigation video · YouTube · 15d ago
   • ▶CBS News
     Cornell Jane Doe told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows video · YouTube · 15d ago · +1 outlet
   1. 18 outlets Trump Weakens Title IX Rules Amid Cornell Gang Rape Investigation

      first by New Republic, 16d ago · also CBC, Snopes, VnExpress International, CNN, CTV News, National Post +11

      19 more headlines

      • What to know about Cornell's alleged frat house gang-rape case and the 'Cornell 7' CBC · 16d ago
      • 'Cornell 7' gang rape lawsuit: What we know about the allegations so far Snopes · 16d ago
      • Prosecutor reopens Cornell University gang rape investigation after accuser files lawsuit VnExpress International · 16d ago
      • What we know about the lawsuit and investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University CNN · 16d ago
      • U.S. prosecutors reopen alleged Cornell University gang rape case after accuser files lawsuit National Post · 15d ago
      • Exclusive video obtained of Cornell fraternity's text chain in alleged gang rape investigation CBS News · 15d ago
      • New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University CBS News · 15d ago
      • Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know NYT · 15d ago
      • What we know about the Cornell University frat house rape investigation BBC · 15d ago
      • Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened Guardian · 15d ago
      • CBS obtains messages sent between victim, defendant as alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape case reopens Jerusalem Post · 15d ago
      • N.Y. Governor Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation Boston Globe · 15d ago
      • New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University PBS NewsHour · 15d ago
      • A Timeline of the Cornell University Rape Investigation NYT · 15d ago
      • What we know about the Cornell rape investigation Straits Times · 15d ago
      • U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry Japan Times · 15d ago
      • Cornell University gang-rape case: DA reveals new disturbing details as investigation reopens The Times of India · 15d ago
      • New details emerge in Cornell University gang-rape case as investigation reopens Times of India · 15d ago
      • What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation BBC · 15d ago
   2. 14 outlets Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: 5 things to know as Tompkins County DA reopens criminal probe into Chi Phi members

      first by Hindustan Times, 17d ago · also Wonkette, The Cornell Daily Sun, Washington Examiner, CNN, Breitbart, Independent UK +7

      15 more headlines

      • Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 rape at Cornell University 13wham.com · 16d ago
      • DA Reopens Cornell Gang Rape Case, Was Somehow Previously Unaware It Wasn't Consensual Wonkette · 16d ago
      • Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape The Cornell Daily Sun · 16d ago
      • District attorney reopens investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University Washington Examiner · 16d ago
      • New York prosecutors reopen investigation after student files lawsuit over alleged gang rape at Cornell University CNN · 16d ago
      • New York DA Reopens Probe of Alleged Fraternity Gang Rape at Cornell University in 2024 Breitbart · 16d ago
      • Prosecutors reopen criminal investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell after bombshell lawsuit Independent UK · 16d ago
      • Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University Straits Times · 16d ago
      • Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University Straits Times · 16d ago
      • Why is Cornell University calling alleged gang rape victim ‘irresponsible’? All on 'essays' claim in 2024 Chi Phi case Hindustan Times · 16d ago
      • New York prosecutors reopen investigation into Cornell gang rape claims Courthouse News · 16d ago
      • US prosecutors reopen Cornell university gang rape investigation France 24 EN · 16d ago
      • US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University BBC · 16d ago
      • US prosecutors reopen case into alleged frat house gang rape at Cornell University SCMP · 16d ago
      • Case of alleged gang rape at elite US university reopened amid outrage Nine.com.au · 16d ago
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     New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, a district attorney confirmed, after a civil lawsuit filed this month by the alleged victim sparked renewed outrage

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     A Cornell student was allegedly drugged and raped by 7 frat members. She reported it to Cornell police 3 weeks later. Two were expelled; the other 5 just had to write essays. None were arrested. The victim left Cornell after the assault. https:// people.com/cornell-student-all…

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     These seven boys from the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell drugged, assaulted and gang raped a female student. Their punishment was to write essays about their mistakes. But prosecutors in New York have just reopened the case after the female student sued.

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9. backgroundJan 1, 2024

   Student alleges gang rape at Cornell fraternity house — A Cornell student says she was drugged and raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity; she reported it to Cornell police three weeks later. Two members were expelled and five were required to write essays; none were arrested.