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Cornell agrees to independent probe of alleged rape case, Hochul says
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What happenedCornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the 2024 alleged gang rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.
The headline splitThe New Yorker frames it as "How the “Cornell Seven” Rape Case Became a National Scandal". The Independent frames it as "Cornell’s fraternity history under the spotlight after alleged gang rape".
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Left / center-leftCornell agrees to independent probe of alleged rape case, Hochul says
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Cornell agrees to independent probe of alleged rape case, Hochul says
Cornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the 2024 alleged gang rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.
