What changed in this update
CBS News has obtained copies of several documents related to the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University frat house. Tom Hanson reports on the new details.
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Cornell fraternity rape case
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Current state
Cornell University's Faculty Senate has approved a no-confidence resolution in university leadership over its handling of a former student's lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. The criminal case is under special prosecution by New York Attorney General Letitia James; the accuser remains anonymous in her civil lawsuit after reported threats; Cornell has suspended fraternity parties through the academic year; and former U.S. Deputy AG. Y.
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What changed
Cornell University's Faculty Senate has approved a no-confidence resolution in university leadership over its handling of the former student's sexual assault lawsuit.
In this event Cornell faculty declares 'no confidence' in university leadership Jane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threats Jane Doe says she felt 'unsupported and disbelieved' by Cornell president Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case Cornell brings in former DOJ official to lead review of its response to alleged sexual assault Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations has been threatened, lawyer says Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing' Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels
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CBS
Cornell Jane Doe said she felt "like bait," documents reveal
CBS News has obtained copies of several documents related to the investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University frat house. Tom Hanson reports on the new details.
PBS
News Wrap: New York AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell rape case
In our news wrap Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to take over the Cornell University rape case, the U.S. is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East as President Trump weighs further action against Iran and this year's Kennedy Center Honors will take place at Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena.
DW
New York governor condemns handling of Cornell rape case
An 2024 alleged gang rape at the prestigious Cornell University has gained national attention after the accuser, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit. A special prosecutor has been appointed to handle the case.
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BBC News – World BBC
Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
Al Jazeera
‘I want the truth’: NY governor appoints prosecutor in Cornell rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says local authorities failed to properly investigate the 2024 allegations.
CBS
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
The photo was shared in a Snapchat group with dozens of Chi Phi fraternity brothers on the night the alleged victim says she was assaulted at Cornell.
Guardian
Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says
Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire case Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she would “ensure” that all the facts of the alleged gang-rape in a fraternity house at Cornell University “are brought into light” while harshly criticizing the institution…
CBS
Photo of Cornell student was shared with group on night of alleged gang rape, attorney says
We're learning new details on the investigation into a woman's allegations that a group of Cornell University fraternity brothers raped her in 2024, and her claim that the university failed to protect her or adequately respond to the alleged crimes. Tom Hanson has the latest details of the case.
Guardian
Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live
Kathy Hochul said she no longer has faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case, which has restarted a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses Sign up for the Breaking News US email The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, has named New York attorney general Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University in 2024, saying she ha…
CBS
N.Y. AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell alleged rape case
NPR
New York governor names AG as special prosecutor in alleged rape case at Cornell
New York's governor has appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor in the case of a Cornell University student alleging she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
BBC News – World BBC
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Guardian
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell
New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation Kathy Hochul, the New York governor, said on Thursday she is appointing Letitia James, the state’s attorney general, as special prosecutor to investigate the alleged gang-rape at Cornell University. “The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justic…
NPR – US NPR
Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped'
Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR.
CBS
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.
