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  "id": 10709550,
  "title": "New text messages from days after alleged gang rape at Cornell University",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/new-text-messages-from-days-after-alleged-gang-rape-at-cornell",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:26:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/text-messages-reveal-new-details-in-alleged-gang-rape-at-cornell-university/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New text messages obtained exclusively by CBS News New York reveal further details of the alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The messages, exchanged between the alleged victim, Jane Doe, and one of the defendants, were sent just two days after the incident. The messages show both parties express feelings of intoxication and remorse over the events.\n\nDoe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, confirmed that she exchanged texts with the defendant shortly after the alleged assault. Giuffra noted that Doe was traumatized and in denial following the assault, suggesting she might not have taken an aggressive tone if she wanted answers. He argued that the district attorney failed to fully follow up on the evidence.\n\nNotably, none of the accused were arrested despite the new evidence. Giuffra also disputed the district attorney's interpretation of Doe's statement, stating it is not materially different from her claims in the civil lawsuit. Two other defendants in the lawsuit have also denied the allegations.",
  "summary": "CBS News New York has exclusively obtained screenshots from a source presented as text messages between Jane Doe and one of the defendants in a lawsuit alleging rape at a fraternity house at Cornell University in 2024.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/details-about-cornell-7-rape-lawsuit-have-been-exposed-by-social",
        "published": "2026-09-28T21:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-prosecutors-reopen-cornell-gang-rape-case-after-outcry",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:44:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "What to know as criminal probe reopened into alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/what-to-know-as-criminal-probe-reopened-into-alleged-2024-cornell",
        "published": "2026-09-28T23:55:54.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Prosecutor reopens Cornell University gang rape investigation after accuser files lawsuit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/prosecutor-reopens-cornell-university-gang-rape-investigation-after",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:50:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-prosecutors-reopen-cornell-gang-rape-case-after-outcry",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Scott Kretzschmar: Chi Phi member's lawyer speaks out on Cornell rape allegations, ‘It’s not okay to victimize…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/scott-kretzschmar-chi-phi-members-lawyer-speaks-out-on-cornell-rape",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:56:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Hochul calls Cornell case 'horrifying,' calls for separate review of university response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hochul-calls-cornell-case-horrifying-calls-for-separate-review-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:21:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "CBS obtains messages sent between victim, defendant as alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape case reopens",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cbs-obtains-messages-sent-between-victim-defendant-as-alleged-2024",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:00:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/texts-about-alleged-cornell-gang-rape-released-after-investigation",
        "published": "2026-09-29T19:01:12.000Z"
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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."
}