Authorities Reopen Cornell University Gang Rape Case
Cornell University has reopened a case involving an alleged gang rape. Reports indicate that the investigation follows controversy over the initial handling of the incident, where those involved were reportedly assigned essays as a disciplinary measure.
First reported 18 hours ago · latest update 1 hour ago
The student has now brought a civil lawsuit against Cornell University. Photo / Getty Images
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Prosecutors in the United States will reopen the case of the Cornell University student who was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by seven other students at the Ivy League university in New York.
The incident allegedly took place in October 2024 and a civil lawsuit was filed this month after an investigation into the event did not result in any criminal charges for the alleged rapists.
The case has drawn widespread outrage in the US as new details of the alleged incident and the subsequent investigation have been brought to light.
The woman, who was 20 at the time and is known only as Jane Doe in the court filing, claims she was drugged and raped in an attack that lasted several hours.
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Authorities reopen case of alleged Cornell University gang rape
Those involved were allegedly given the chance to write essays as punishment.
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