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The Cornell gang rape case explained

North America;United States of America
01:24

A years-old Cornell University sexual assault case is in the headlines, and this time the victim says she has new evidence.


A former student says she was drugged and gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024. No criminal charges were filed at the time, but a new lawsuit and previously unseen messages have fueled outrage over how the case was handled. Now prosecutors are taking the allegations to a grand jury for review. Here's what you should know about the case.

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