{
  "id": 10997954,
  "title": "‘The View’ Host Sunny Hostin Draws Anger for Saying Cornell Rape Case Is Being Reported ‘Unfairly’: ‘So UTTERLY Disgusting to Say’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/the-view-host-sunny-hostin-draws-anger-for-saying-cornell-rape-case",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:41:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/the-view-sunny-hostin-backlash-cornell-defense/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "\"The View\" host Sunny Hostin has drawn significant criticism for her comments on Tuesday’s show regarding a Cornell University rape case. Hostin, a former federal prosecutor, argued that the case was being reported \"inaccurately\" and \"unfairly\" by the media. However, her stance has been widely condemned, with viewers accusing her of excusing the actions of the accused men and blaming the victim. Critics pointed out inconsistencies between the victim's 2024 and 2026 statements, and questioned whether any prosecutor would have pursued the case given the details of the incident. Hostin's comments have sparked outrage on social media, with many arguing that her defense of the accused men is reprehensible and that her approach to the case is insensitive to the victim.",
  "summary": "The ABC host has argued that the investigation into a student's alleged gang rape is being reported \"inaccurately\" The post ‘The View’ Host Sunny Hostin Draws Anger for Saying Cornell Rape Case Is Being Reported ‘Unfairly’: ‘So UTTERLY Disgusting to Say’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Sunny Hostin, a 'View' host, sparked outrage for her comments on the Cornell rape case.",
    "Hostin argued the case was reported inaccurately and unfairly by the media.",
    "Critics condemned her for excusing accused men and blaming the victim."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}