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Cornell president speaks out in video statement on sexual assault case

Cornell president speaks out in video statement on sexual assault case

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff called the 2024 allegations “deeply disturbing” as New York’s attorney general investigates the case and the university prepares an independent review.

Cornell says Sally Yates will lead an independent sex abuse review

Cornell says Sally Yates will lead an independent sex abuse review

Cornell University announced it has retained Sally Yates, former acting US attorney general, to review its sexual assault policies and procedures.

Westchester County Journal News

New York defendant in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit denies allegations

New York defendant in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit denies allegations

A New York defendant in a civil lawsuit alleging a sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house has denied participating in sexual activity or drug use.

A crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

A crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell students, professors and others are thronging a campus plaza to protest the university’s response to allegations of sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024

Cornell Jane Doe has received multiple threats, her lawyer says

Cornell Jane Doe has received multiple threats, her lawyer says

The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by multiple Cornell students is being targeted with threats, her lawyer told CNN Oct. 4.

Wave of student activism spreads at Cornell after rape allegations

Wave of student activism spreads at Cornell after rape allegations

Cornell students have planned a smattering of protests urging the university to change the way it deals with sexual assault cases.

Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell’s main administration building has been splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken

Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe'

Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe'

By Ed Ou and Steve Gorman ITHACA, New York, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Cornell University students staged a mass rally on Monday voicing solidarity with a classmate whose gang-rape allegations have ignited a national uproar and demanding that the Ivy League school take firmer action against sexual violence

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Lawyer in Cornell student death case sees parallels with Jane Doe case

Lawyer in Cornell student death case sees parallels with Jane Doe case

Cornell University student Antonio Tsialas was found dead in an Ithaca gorge in 2019. His family's attorney, David Bianchi, says not much has changed.

Cornell hires ex-Justice Dept official Yates to review rape claims response

Cornell hires ex-Justice Dept official Yates to review rape claims response

By Karen Sloan Oct 6 (Reuters) - Cornell University has hired a top former US Justice Department lawyer for an internal investigation of how it handled a student's allegations that she was gang-raped, a case that has brought mounting scrutiny and triggered student protests at the Ivy League school.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Cornell president speaks out on sexual assault case: What he said

Cornell president speaks out on sexual assault case: What he said

Michael Kotlikoff called the 2024 allegations “deeply disturbing” as New York’s attorney general investigates and Cornell prepares an independent review.

Cornell president calls alleged rape 'deeply disturbing,' vows answers

Cornell president calls alleged rape 'deeply disturbing,' vows answers

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff, responding to mounting criticism, calls Jane Doe's case 'heartbreaking' and pledges university will 'do better.'