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NY governor removes DA probing Cornell rape case, says she ‘lost faith’ in him; appoints special prosecutor

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NY governor removes DA probing Cornell rape case, says she ‘lost faith’ in him; appoints special prosecutor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul. (REUTERS Photo) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has removed Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten from overseeing the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University and handed the case to state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.Hochul signed an executive order appointing James to take over … Read more

Cornell rape case: NY governor hands probe to special prosecutor, removes DA Houten, ‘It has undercut my faith’

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding an investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell University, in New York City, US, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon (REUTERS)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that she no longer had confidence in the district attorney managing the Cornell University sexual assault case and decided to bring in a special prosecutor to take over his responsibilities. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding … Read more

Rape case rocks Cornell: New transcript reveals victim informed police; fresh spotlight on DA’s decision not to charge

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Rape case rocks Cornell: New transcript reveals victim informed police; fresh spotlight on DA’s decision not to charge

File photo: New transcript puts fresh spotlight on Cornell university rape allegations A newly surfaced transcript of a Cornell University student’s interview with campus police is raising fresh questions about why criminal charges were not filed after she alleged she was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024.The woman, who is referred to with the … Read more

Justine Pissott stands with Cornell ‘rape’ survivor, reveals her own sexual assault story, ‘It hits a place in me’

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Justine Pissott supports a survivor of alleged fraternity sexual assault at Cornell. (Getty Images via AFP)

Las Vegas Aces guard Justine Pissott expressed her solidarity with the student who filed allegations against seven Cornell University fraternity members for sexual assault, while simultaneously disclosing that she herself had experienced sexual assault. Justine Pissott supports a survivor of alleged fraternity sexual assault at Cornell. (Getty Images via AFP) Pissott shared an extensive series … Read more

Cornell rape allegations update: Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks probe into university’s response as new details emerge

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McGraw Tower at Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, US. (REUTERS)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 incident at a fraternity that resulted in new allegations of rape and sexual assault this month. McGraw Tower at Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, US. (REUTERS) Hochul weighed in Tuesday on a case that has drawn … Read more

Who is Cornell rape victim’s lawyer? All on Thomas P. Giuffra who represented plaintiffs in Harvey Weinstein, Diddy case

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Thomas P. Giuffra, a distinguished attorney, has focused on sexual abuse cases, achieving significant settlements.

The legal counsel representing a former Cornell University student, who alleged she was gang raped in 2024 after being coerced into consuming ketamine, strongly criticized the preliminary investigative process and contended that both law enforcement authorities and the institution had neglected their obligations to his client. Thomas P. Giuffra, a distinguished attorney, has focused on … Read more

Scott Kretzschmar: Chi Phi member’s lawyer speaks out on Cornell rape allegations, ‘It’s not okay to victimize…’

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Scott Kretzschmar and six others from Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity face allegations of sexual assault. (X/@Cornell)

A resident of Casco Township has been identified as a defendant in a legal action that alleges several members of a Cornell University fraternity engaged in sexual assault against a female student in 2024. Scott Kretzschmar and six others from Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity face allegations of sexual assault. (X/@Cornell) The complaint, submitted under … Read more

Why is Cornell University calling alleged gang rape victim ‘irresponsible’? All on ‘essays’ claim in 2024 Chi Phi case

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Cornell University criticized the alleged victim of a fraternity gang rape for claiming that the accused were exonerated due to punishment essays. (AP File Photo)

The Cornell University on Monday called the alleged victim of a fraternity gang rape “irresponsible” for implying that the accused were exonerated by merely having them write a punishment essay. Cornell University criticized the alleged victim of a fraternity gang rape for claiming that the accused were exonerated due to punishment essays. (AP File Photo) … Read more

Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: 5 things to know as Tompkins County DA reopens criminal probe into Chi Phi members

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Cornell University's Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from campus as legal scrutiny intensifies over gang rape claims from 2024. (X/@Cornell)

Prosecutors in central New York have announced they are relaunching their investigation into allegations of ‘gang rape’ at a Cornell University fraternity chapter during 2024, following a civil lawsuit filed in recent weeks that generated significant public concern regarding the matter. Cornell University’s Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from campus as legal … Read more

‘Asif bhai gun nikal’: Delhi gang rape victim recounts chilling birthday ordeal in park, claims men held knife to her neck

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‘Asif bhai gun nikal’: Delhi gang rape victim recounts chilling birthday ordeal in park, claims men held knife to her neck

A 17-year-old girl experienced a disturbing incident on her birthday inside Aastha Kunj Park. NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl has recounted a chilling ordeal she allegedly faced inside Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park on her birthday, telling police that three men threatened her and her friend, claimed to be policemen and allegedly raped her at different … Read more