Campus Sexual Assault
Latest in Campus Sexual Assault· Oct 13
Cornell University has prohibited fraternity social events following allegations of gang sexual assault, representing an institutional disciplinary response to serious misconduct claims. The ban reflects ongoing efforts by universities to address campus sexual assault through restrictions on high-risk social settings, though this particular action is an isolated institutional measure rather than part of a broader coordinated policy shift across multiple campuses.
Legal cases, investigations and reporting processes for sexual assault at universities.
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- Single source13 days ago
New York police to probe Cornell sexual assault cases, governor announces
New York governor announces state police will investigate sex complaints at Cornell University.
BBC News
- Single source23 days ago
Cornell student says president dismissed her sexual assault claim
Cornell University president faces scrutiny over handling of student gang-rape allegation and victim's account of dismissal.
BBC News
- Single source30 days ago
Cornell prohibits fraternity social events following sexual assault claims
Cornell University bans all fraternity parties following gang sexual assault allegations.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Cornell hires Sally Yates to assess handling of sexual assault case
Cornell University appoints Sally Yates to review institutional response to a rape case.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Cornell case defence attorney seeks removal of special prosecutor
A defence lawyer argues that New York's attorney general should be disqualified from investigating rape allegations due to prior statements she made about the case.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
New York to examine sexual assault statutes following Cornell case dispute
Cornell University case highlights tension between New York's progressive reputation and its rape law statutes.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Cornell leader pledges improvement following sexual assault allegations
Cornell University president acknowledges institutional failures following fraternity rape allegations.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Cornell fraternity defendant's accuser endures digital intimidation campaign
Cornell University fraternity faces legal action over rape allegation; accuser reports online harassment.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Cornell case exposes gaps in how universities handle sexual assault reports
Cornell University case highlights fragmented reporting systems for campus sexual assaults, raising questions about institutional accountability.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Federal authorities restart probe into sexual assault allegations involving Cornell fraternity
US prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged gang rape case at Cornell University.
BBC News