A crisis that goes far beyond Cornell
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A former Cornell undergraduate, identified as Jane Doe, has alleged that seven men drugged her and raped her at a fraternity house, claiming the incident was not reported properly and her assailants were never adequately investigated. The case has sparked outrage on and off campus, leading the Tompkins County district attorney to reopen the investigation.
This follows a survey finding that one in five undergraduate women experiences sexual assault or nonconsensual contact during college. Despite increased awareness, measuring the true scope of the problem remains challenging due to limited data. Recent policy changes have rolled back protections and investigations related to sexual harassment and violence.
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