New York Governor Calls for Probe Into Cornell's Handling of 2024 Gang Rape Allegation
Kathy Hochul urged an investigation into the university's response as prosecutors reopen their inquiry into claims a student was assaulted by seven students after being given alcohol and drugs.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an investigation into Cornell University's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, according to France 24.
The allegation involves a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Hochul's call for a probe comes as prosecutors have reopened their investigation into the case.
According to the available reporting, the renewed scrutiny follows claims that the university failed to properly discipline the men accused of involvement in the alleged assault. The exact scope of the governor's requested investigation was not detailed in the available account.
Cornell University has not been quoted in the available reporting regarding the governor's remarks or the reopened prosecutorial investigation, and it is not yet clear what steps, if any, the university plans to take in response to the renewed attention on the case.
Sources
- New York Gov pushes for probe into Cornell's handling of gang rape allegation — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Comments
Loading comments…
Related articles
Cornell Lawsuit Puts Spotlight on Police Handling of Sexual Assault Cases
A lawsuit alleging a rape at Cornell has renewed questions about whether police are adequately trained to interview survivors, experts say.
New York prosecutor reopens investigation into Cornell fraternity gang rape allegations
Tompkins County's district attorney said his office will present evidence to a grand jury following a lawsuit alleging a 2024 assault at a Cornell University fraternity.
UK Prime Minister Cites 'Strong Indication' of Iranian Involvement in Suspected Plot Near RAF Base
Authorities are investigating a security incident near a Royal Air Force base, with the prime minister saying evidence points toward Iran while stressing the inquiry is ongoing.
Sindh University VC Reviews Quality of Research Journals
The vice chancellor of the University of Sindh has called for timely publication and improved quality of the institution's research journals in line with HEC requirements.
Citadel's Ken Griffin gives $3bn to Carnegie Mellon in largest single US education donation
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin's unprecedented donation to Carnegie Mellon University will fund a new campus in Miami as well as investment in the school's Pittsburgh home.
Photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont Recalls Documenting the Bronx's Savage Skulls Gang
The French-born photojournalist described photographing one of 1970s New York's most notorious street gangs in a Guardian retrospective.