WorldPingHow did Cornell handle the case through its Title IX disciplinary process?
Why did the university’s response draw scrutiny?
What led to the criminal investigation being reopened in 2026?
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Cornell sexual assault case: Why the investigation has been reopened | Explained
Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments
Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case
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WorldPingCornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations.
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WorldPingNew York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
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WorldPing“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin revealed on the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that Cynthia Erivo called her with concerns over Hostin’s viral segment discussing the Cornell 7 sexual assault case.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
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