Published September 30, 2026 at 7:23 PM ET · Updated October 1, 2026 at 12:07 AM ET
Cornell agrees to independent review of rape case
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Cornell University's president has agreed to an independent third-party investigation into a gang rape case at the school. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the agreement. The case has also drawn attention to how New York's rape laws apply.
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