Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government

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What happened

New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:22:38 UTC.

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  1. Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government

  2. France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left

  3. The Cornell 7: Allegations spark fury over gang rape culture

  4. Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government

  5. Spain's government dealt a blow after parliament rejects housing measures

  6. Pakistan government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad

  7. Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer

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