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Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" and vowed transparency following allegations that a woman was drugged and gang raped at a fraternity house. He described the case as "deeply disturbing" and one of the most challenging periods for the institution.
BBC News – World Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
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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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.
Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
BBC News – World Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
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Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a public plea to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government.
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