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  "id": 10615786,
  "title": "Cornell disputes light-punishment claims in drugging, assault case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cornell-disputes-light-punishment-claims-in-drugging-assault-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260929/cornell-disputes-light-punishment-claims-in-drugging-assault-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Cornell University has strongly denied allegations that students involved in a sexual assault case were given lenient punishment by allowing them to reduce their consequences through essay submissions. In response to a lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student who claims seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity drugged and sexually assaulted her in October 2024, the university categorically stated that the accusations are false and could discourage survivors from coming forward. The university emphasized that any suggestion of minimal repercussions in this case is irresponsible and undermines the safety and support for survivors. The fraternity chapter involved was closed in 2024 and remains barred from campus, with the defendants facing disciplinary action.",
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        "title": "US prosecutors reopen Cornell University rape case after public outcry, seven men face charges",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T05:05:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Cornell disputes light-punishment claims in drugging, assault case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cornell-disputes-light-punishment-claims-in-drugging-assault-case-10619527",
        "published": "2026-09-29T05:52:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Cornell University 2024 rape case reopened, seven accused face grand jury review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cornell-university-2024-rape-case-reopened-seven-accused-face-grand",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:37:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}