New York Gov pushes for probe into Cornell's handling of gang rape allegation

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What happened

Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.

Key facts

  • Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:55:36 UTC.

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