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Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
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What happenedA former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members". The center frames it as "Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging gang rape by fraternity members".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftDetails emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
CBS News - US · Center-left · News report
CenterCornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
NPR World · Center · News report
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Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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