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Cornell building sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint

ITHACA, New York — Cornell's main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as student groups planned a protest Monday over the university's handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape that has ignited a firestorm of anger on campus and beyond. Holes were knocked into one of the administration hall's glass doors, and the walls beside them…

Cornell building sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint

Cornell's main administration building was defaced overnight with graffiti and a glass door was smashed as student groups prepared for a protest on Monday. The university had faced increasing anger over its handling of a 2024 fraternity-house gang rape case. Holes were poked in a glass door, and nearby walls were sprayed with red paint featuring messages criticizing patriarchy and the school's response to sexual assaults.

Cornell's spokesperson, Kyle Kimball, confirmed the university was looking into the matter and emphasized that vandalizing property was not the way to express frustration or strong emotions. Campus police referred inquiries to Kimball's office. A group of student organizations planned a "Justice for Survivors" demonstration in the late afternoon to push for changes in the university's process for handling sexual assault complaints and to demand harsher penalties in relation to the case.

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