Protests over a suspected rape allegation at Cornell University led to calls for the university president to resign
She has received threats and the university has launched an investigation. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to review the case. Prosecutors have faced criticism over how they handled the initial response.
- Thomas Giuffra stated people threatened to silence or harm the woman.
- The woman alleging drugging and rape by Cornell students has received threats.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul named state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to look into the case.
- The plaintiff claimed she was raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity.
- Prosecutors in Tompkins County have faced criticism for initial handling of allegations.
- Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff stated the university will examine fraternities and sororities.
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