{
  "id": 11796467,
  "title": "Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cornell-president-says-university-must-do-better-after-frat-house",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T23:35:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
    "slug": "bbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckly0leelnz4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff stated the school must improve following allegations that a woman was drugged and raped at a fraternity house. In a video statement, Kotlikoff described the woman's claims as deeply disturbing. The incident, involving seven men from Chi Phi fraternity, allegedly took place on October 19th, 2024. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, reported the incident two weeks later to Cornell police, but no charges were filed. Jane Doe subsequently filed a civil lawsuit against the university, claiming they failed to protect her and punish the perpetrators adequately. Kotlikoff emphasized the university's commitment to investigating the handling of the case and fostering a culture where sexual assault is inexcusable. He called for better support for victims and a review of the role of fraternities and sororities in campus life. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead an independent review of the case.",
  "summary": "Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as \"deeply disturbing\".",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cornell-president-calls-alleged-gang-rape-deeply-disturbing-pledges-11793670",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:53:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cornell president calls alleged gang rape ‘deeply disturbing,’ pledges greater transparency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cornell-president-calls-alleged-gang-rape-deeply-disturbing-pledges",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:53:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Cornell President Calls Rape Inquiry ‘Defining Moment’ for Campus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/cornell-president-calls-rape-inquiry-defining-moment-for-campus",
        "published": "2026-10-03T23:23:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}