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education2 hours ago•6 min saved

Cornell hires Sally Yates for independent review as Jane Doe faces escalating threats

Cornell University has appointed former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of its handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity. This move follows a civil lawsuit filed by the accuser, known as Jane Doe, and intensifying scrutiny from New York state officials. While the university faces internal protests and a faculty no-confidence motion, Doe has reported severe safety concerns, including a swatting incident and doxxing attempts, complicating the ongoing legal and institutional investigations.

via Fox News|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #education

politics7 hours ago•8 min saved

Arizona House Candidate Discloses August Rape During Campaign Work

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia has publicly disclosed that she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on August 31, more than two weeks later. The attack occurred around 2 a.m. when she was struck on the head, lost consciousness, and was subsequently assaulted. Greene-Placentia is running against Republican incumbent Abe Hamadeh for the 8th Congressional District. While she suspects the attack may have been politically motivated due to a slur she heard, she acknowledges it could have been a crime of opportunity. The sheriff’s office is investigating, but suspects remain unidentified.

via Slate|

#2026-midterms #arizona-8th-district #bernadette-greene-placentia

politics9 hours ago•2 min saved

Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Details August Rape During Campaign Sign Repair

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia publicly disclosed that she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on August 31, nearly two weeks later. The attack occurred late at night in a parking lot, where she was struck on the head and assaulted. Greene-Placentia, a former long-haul trucker, stated she came forward to support other survivors. Her opponent, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation, while some Arizona Republicans remained silent. The district is solidly Republican, and the incident has raised concerns about political violence and safety for candidates.

via CBS News|

#2026-midterms #arizona-8th-district #bernadette-greene-placentia

politics2 days ago•7 min saved

Arizona Candidate Alleges Politically Motivated Rape During Late-Night Campaign Work

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, alleges she was raped by two men in August while repairing campaign signs. She reported the incident to authorities two weeks later, believing the attack was politically motivated. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, and Greene-Placentia has ceased late-night campaign activities.

via NBC News|

#arizona #bernadette-greene-placentia #election-2026

politics2 days ago•4 min saved

Arizona Candidate Details August Assault During Late-Night Campaign Work

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th congressional district, disclosed that she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on August 31, more than two weeks after the attack. Greene-Placentia stated she was struck on the head, lost consciousness, and was subsequently assaulted. She has continued her campaign against incumbent Abraham Hamadeh, who urged thorough investigation. The sheriff’s office is investigating the case, though suspects remain unidentified.

via CNN|

#abraham-hamadeh #arizona-8th-district #bernadette-greene-placentia

us-politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Arizona Democrat Reports August Rape During Late-Night Campaign Sign Repair

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia disclosed that she was raped in a Sun City parking lot on August 14 while repairing campaign signs. She delayed reporting the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for two weeks due to embarrassment. Her Republican opponent, Abraham Hamadeh, urged authorities to investigate thoroughly. Greene-Placentia is continuing her campaign for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District despite the trauma.

via BBC|

#arizona #bernadette-greene-placentia #congressional-election

politics2 days ago•0 min saved

Arizona congressional candidate discloses August sexual assault during late-night campaign work

Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District disclosed that she was sexually assaulted by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City. The attack occurred after 2 a.m., resulting in a blackout and subsequent assault. Greene-Placentia delayed reporting the incident due to shame but eventually contacted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation remains active, and the candidate has ceased late-night sign repairs.

via AZ Family|

#arizona-politics #bernadette-greene-placentia #congressional-election

legal-and-social-justice2 days ago•124 min saved

Cornell Case Escalates: Death Threats, Legal Challenges, and Nationwide Protests

The Cornell University sexual assault case has intensified with death threats against the accuser, Jane Doe, and a legal challenge to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s role as special prosecutor. While Doe’s attorney cites severe safety risks, defense lawyers argue the investigation is biased. Simultaneously, nationwide protests and an independent review by former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates highlight growing scrutiny of the university’s handling of the 2024 allegations.

via AP News|

#cornell-university #gillio-lopes #jane-doe

us-news3 days ago•26 min saved

New Video Shows Cornell Fraternity Members Telling Police Alleged Gang Rape Was Consensual

Newly released video from ABC News shows two Chi Phi fraternity brothers telling Cornell campus police that the alleged gang rape of Jane Doe was a 'consensual act' between adults. The footage, obtained in the weeks following the October 2024 incident, captures the brothers describing the event as involving multiple consenting participants. A separate interview in the same video features a female student claiming the fraternity held a meeting to align their stories, with members instructed to describe the event as a 'consensual orgy' to protect the group's image. Neither of the men interviewed is among the seven individuals named in Jane Doe’s lawsuit, which alleges she was drugged and assaulted at the Chi Phi house. The release of this footage adds to ongoing scrutiny of Cornell’s handling of the case, including a recent independent audit led by former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.

via New York Post|

#abc-news #chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university

politics3 days ago•1 min saved

Arizona Candidate Discloses Assault During Late-Night Campaign Sign Repair

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, disclosed that she was raped in August while repairing a campaign sign. The incident occurred in a parking lot in Sun City, and she reported it to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office two weeks later. She has since stopped making late-night sign repairs and is continuing her campaign against incumbent Abe Hamadeh.

via The Guardian|

#arizona #bernadette-greene-placentia #congressional-election

us-news3 days ago•28 min saved

Cornell Accuser’s Lawyer Alleges Chi Phi Fraternity Coordinated Cover-Up of 2024 Gang Rape

Attorney Thomas Giuffra claims Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity held emergency meetings to suppress details of a 2024 alleged gang rape, describing a 'conspiracy of silence' among 57 members. While the accuser, Jane Doe, alleges she was drugged and assaulted, fraternity members deny coordinating a cover-up, claiming the topic arose casually during a weekly meeting. Internal messages suggest leadership attempted to control the narrative and frame the incident as consensual, despite Doe’s claims of non-consent due to intoxication.

via New York Post|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #jane-doe

us-news3 days ago•29 min saved

New Video Evidence Suggests Cornell Fraternity Held Meetings to Suppress Gang Rape Details

Newly released videos show a Cornell student telling campus police that Chi Phi fraternity brothers held secret meetings to suppress details of an alleged gang rape, claiming it would be 'bad for our image.' The footage, obtained by ABC News, reveals attempts to label the assault as a 'consensual orgy' and deny the existence of cover-up meetings. This development intensifies scrutiny on the university and the seven accused men as New York Attorney General Letitia James investigates the 2024 incident.

via New York Post|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #jane-doe

media-and-culture3 days ago•11 min saved

Megyn Kelly’s Body-Shaming of Cornell Rape Victim Sparks Backlash and Celebrity Clash

Megyn Kelly has faced intense criticism for publicly attacking the physical appearance and credibility of the alleged victim in the Cornell University gang rape case. During a Monday podcast episode, Kelly mocked the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, suggesting she may have enjoyed the assault and questioning her character based on her body type. Kelly also launched a verbal assault on pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who had publicly supported the victim, calling her a 'know-nothing moron' who should 'stick to singing.' The comments have reignited a polarized national debate over the 2024 incident, with conservative figures defending the accused men while celebrities and progressive voices condemn the university’s handling of the case.

via HuffPost|

#cornell-university #jane-doe #media-and-culture

us-news3 days ago•406 min saved

Cornell campus escalates with sit-ins, death threats, and independent review

Cornell University is facing intense scrutiny and internal unrest following a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house. A seven-hour student sit-in occurred on Oct. 7, 2026, coinciding with a new independent review led by former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates. The situation has intensified with reports of death threats against the plaintiff, Jane Doe, and a no-confidence vote against university leadership.

via NBC News|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #jane-doe

entertainment3 days ago•27 min saved

Kelly Attacks Rodrigo Over Cornell Rape Support, Igniting Cultural Clash

Megyn Kelly publicly attacked Olivia Rodrigo for supporting Jane Doe in the 'Cornell 7' gang rape lawsuit, calling the singer a 'know-nothing moron' who should 'stick to singing.' The dispute highlights a sharp divide in public discourse over the 2024 alleged assault at a Cornell fraternity house, with celebrities split between backing the accuser and the accused.

via New York Post|

#cornell-7 #entertainment #jane-doe