Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'

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What happened

Cornell president Michael I.

Kotlikoff said his university "must do better" in a video statement.

"This is a defining moment in Cornell's history," he added.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:41:07 UTC.

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