
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Calls for Independent Review of Cornell's Handling of Gang Rape Allegation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an independent review of Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation, where a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs at a fraternity house. Hochul supports the reopening of the criminal investigation and wants an outside law firm to probe the university's response, reporting, and prevention systems. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit this month, leading to public outrage and the district attorney's decision to reopen the case.24 sourcesSee all sources