New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as a special prosecutor to lead a reopened criminal investigation into the incident. The case has brought scrutiny to Cornell's internal handling of the allegations and the disciplinary actions taken against the accused students.
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Cornell Rape Accuser Receives Threats to Drop Suit Against 7 Fraternity Members
US Politics16 days ago
An alleged victim in a gang rape lawsuit against Cornell University is being pressured to withdraw her claims through targeted harassment, according to her attorney. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, sued the university and 7 Chi Phi fraternity members last month, alleging she was sexually assaulted while under the influence of ketamine, alcohol, and marijuana. Her lawyer reported that he has also received threats and that people attempting to dox the accuser have mistakenly targeted at least 3 other women.
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