Students protest Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

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What happened

Students at Cornell University staged an anti-rape protest on Monday and to voice their solidarity with ‘Jane Doe’ - the former student who was allegedly ganged raped after consuming drugs and alcohol at a frat house two years ago.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:26:59 UTC.

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