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Cornell alleged gang rape case
Lawyers for accused Winston Lee, grandson of a former South Korean prime minister, say statements by the New York attorney general may have prejudiced him.
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ReutersThu 8 Oct · 23:15 UTC
Protesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence Protesters calling for tougher action…
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Saturday 10 October
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Lee's lawyers say attorney general statements sowed prejudice
Lawyers for Winston Lee said public statements by the New York attorney general may have prejudiced the case against him.
1 sourceThe New York Times
The New York TimesRSSSat 10 Oct, 05:01
Winston Lee, Accused in Cornell Sexual Assault Case, Is Related to Former South Korean Prime Minister Lawyers for Winston Lee, the grandson of a former premier of South Korea, said statements by the New York attorney general may have sown prejudice against him.
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Thursday 8 October
3 developments23:15 UTC
'I Am Jane Doe' rally held in New York City
Protesters demanding tougher action on sexual violence rallied outside the courthouse where the Cornell student sued fraternity members she accused of gang rape.
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1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyThu 8 Oct, 23:15
Protesters stage 'I Am Jane Doe' rally in New York City against sexual violence Protesters calling for tougher action against sexual violence rallied on Thursday outside the New York City courthouse where a Cornell University student stirred a national uproar by suing several c
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06:35 UTC
Ithaca places moratorium on some student party permits
Officials in the town hosting Cornell paused permits for some student parties while scrutinising the school's handling of the 2024 assault allegations.
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1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergXThu 8 Oct, 06:35
Officials in the upstate New York town that’s home to Cornell University placed a moratorium on permits for some student parties as local leaders scrutinize how the Ivy League school handled 2024 assault allegations from a former student.
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00:46 UTC
Cornell accuser has received threats, attorney says
Attorney Thomas Giuffra told BBC Newsnight that 'Jane Doe', who alleges she was raped at a campus frat house in 2024, has received threats.
IthacaUS
1 sourceBBC World
BBC WorldRSSThu 8 Oct, 00:46
Cornell rape case accuser has received ‘threats’, attorney tells BBC Newsnight Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.
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Tuesday 6 October
3 developments17:31 UTC
Cornell names Sally Yates to review sexual misconduct handling
Cornell's trustees appointed former deputy attorney general Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the university investigates sexual assault and harassment reports, its disciplinary process and campus police responses.
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3 sourcesAssociated Press, NPR, The Guardian · World
Associated PressXTue 6 Oct, 17:31
BREAKING: Former Deputy AG Sally Yates will lead a review of Cornell's handling of sexual assault and harassment reports, the university said.
The original postNPRRSSTue 6 Oct, 18:31
Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations.
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSTue 6 Oct, 19:11
Former Obama official will review Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints School trustees appointed Sally Yates to review policies as university grapples with fallout from alleged frat gang rapeA former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Corn
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13:36 UTC
Defence lawyer demands removal of special prosecutor James
A defence lawyer in the Cornell case called for Attorney General Letitia James to be removed, saying comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
2 sourcesBBC World
BBC WorldRSSTue 6 Oct, 13:36
Defence lawyer in Cornell University case calls for special prosecutor to be removed New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
The original postBBC WorldXTue 6 Oct, 13:41
Defence lawyer in Cornell University case calls for special prosecutor to be removed
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05:00 UTC
Cornell students rally in support of 'Jane Doe'
Students held an anti-rape rally at Cornell in support of the accuser, known as 'Jane Doe'.
IthacaUS
1 sourceReuters
ReutersXTue 6 Oct, 05:00
Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe
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Monday 5 October
1 development07:00 UTC
Students vandalize Cornell's Day Hall over rape case handling
Students smashed a glass door and painted messages on the walls of Day Hall at about 3am Monday, the Cornell Daily Sun reported. Activists say the property damage is nonviolent and call for abolishing Greek life.
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3 sourcesThe Guardian · World, Reuters, Al Jazeera
The Guardian · WorldRSSMon 5 Oct, 19:52
Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations Student activists defend their actions as nonviolent, saying ‘property damage is not violent, condoning rape is’Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegationsStudent acti
The original postReutersXMon 5 Oct, 20:59
LIVE: Cornell students, faculty call for sexual assault prevention
The original postAl JazeeraRSSMon 5 Oct, 21:50
‘Smash the patriarchy’: Activists graffiti Cornell hall over gang rape case Student groups call for the abolition of Greek life and more punitive action in the wake of fraternity assault allegations.
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Sunday 4 October
2 developments01:15 UTC
Cornell president vows transparency, 'serious look' at Greek life
President Michael Kotlikoff expressed deep sorrow and said Cornell will take a 'serious look' at fraternities and sororities after the rape allegations.
IthacaUS
3 sourcesAl Jazeera, Bloomberg, Reuters
Al JazeeraRSSSun 4 Oct, 01:15
Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
The original postBloombergXSun 4 Oct, 01:35
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said he was “deeply disturbed” by a student’s 2024 rape allegation that has drawn national outrage
The original postReutersXSun 4 Oct, 02:10
Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities, sororities in wake of rape allegations
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00:00 UTC
Cornell president backs external review of university
Michael Kotlikoff voiced support for an external review of Cornell amid widespread outcry over the alleged 2024 gang rape of a student.
IthacaUS
1 sourceAFP
AFPXSun 4 Oct, 14:00
The president of Cornell University voiced support Saturday for an external review of the institution facing widespread outcry over the alleged gang rape of a student in 2024.
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Saturday 3 October
1 development23:08 UTC
Cornell president calls rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'
President Michael Kotlikoff said the university 'must do better' and pledged to improve campus safety after the frat house gang rape allegations.
IthacaUS
2 sourcesAssociated Press, BBC World
Associated PressXSat 3 Oct, 23:08
BREAKING: Cornell University president calls alleged gang rape "deeply disturbing," pledges to improve campus safety.
The original postBBC WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 23:35
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
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Friday 2 October
3 developments23:53 UTC
Cornell accuser 'under siege' online, lawyer says
A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is 'not doing well' amid attempts to uncover her identity.
1 sourceBBC World
BBC WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 23:53
Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is "not doing well" amid attempts to uncover her identity.
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14:08 UTC
Hochul says Cornell accuser was 'failed' by police and prosecutor
At a press conference with Letitia James, who takes over the whole case, Hochul said she would ensure all facts come to light and called for a change to the state's consent law. She criticised Cornell's handling of the case.
4 sourcesReuters, Associated Press, BBC Breaking, The Guardian · World
ReutersXFri 2 Oct, 13:23
New York officials give update on Cornell rape investigation
The original postAssociated PressXFri 2 Oct, 14:08
BREAKING: New York Gov. Hochul says Cornell rape accuser was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including the police and county prosecutor.
The original postBBC BreakingXFri 2 Oct, 14:27
Woman in Cornell University rape case was failed, New York governor says, as she calls for change to consent law
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 14:33
New York governor says Jane Doe in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system Kathy Hochul speaks at presser with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire caseTexts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopenedKa
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01:08 UTC
Hochul appoints Letitia James special prosecutor in Cornell case
Gov. Kathy Hochul handed the investigation to Attorney General Letitia James after questions were raised over the university's 2024 investigation. She said the case must be handled independently, without conflict or bias.
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4 sourcesThe Guardian · World, Associated Press, BBC World, Reuters
The Guardian · WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 01:08
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigationKathy Hochul, the New York governor, said Thursday she is appointing Letitia James, the s
The original postAssociated PressXFri 2 Oct, 01:19
BREAKING: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee an investigation of Cornell gang rape allegations.
The original postBBC WorldRSSFri 2 Oct, 02:49
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The original postReutersXFri 2 Oct, 02:50
What we know about the Cornell University rape investigation
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Thursday 1 October
2 developments18:40 UTC
Cornell case prompts calls to revise New York rape law
Lawmakers and advocates want New York's sexual assault laws revised after the case.
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1 sourceReuters
ReutersXThu 1 Oct, 18:40
Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws
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16:43 UTC
Cornell accuser's lawyer says she told police 'I was raped'
Her attorney told NPR her 2024 police statement clearly alleged sexual assault, contradicting the local prosecutor's claim.
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1 sourceNPR
NPRRSSThu 1 Oct, 16:43
Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped' Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney
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