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Cornell Campus Fractures as Vandalism and Strict Protest Rules Follow Gang Rape Lawsuit

Cornell University is facing severe internal unrest following a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 drugged gang rape by seven fraternity members. While students have engaged in vandalism and sit-ins to demand accountability, the university’s strict penalties for protesting have created a climate of fear. Simultaneously, New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a special criminal investigation to review the evidence, facing challenges regarding lost digital data and New York’s consent laws.