{
  "id": 11959229,
  "title": "Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/cornell-president-calls-gang-rape-allegations-deeply-disturbing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T15:41:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NPR",
    "slug": "npr",
    "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/10/04/nx-s1-5990789/cornell-president-calls-gang-rape-allegations-deeply-disturbing"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff has addressed allegations of a gang rape at the university, describing them as deeply disturbing. In a video statement, Kotlikoff said the university must do better and that this is a defining moment in Cornell's history. He also expressed concern about the role of fraternities and sororities on campus, stating that while these organizations can provide positive experiences, being part of a group can never diminish individual responsibility.\n\nThe allegations involve a woman, identified as Jane Doe, who claims she was drugged and raped by several members of a Cornell fraternity in 2024. According to her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, she has received multiple threats and abuse since filing a civil lawsuit against the university last month. Giuffra reported that people have threatened to silence or harm her if she does not withdraw her lawsuit.\n\nKotlikoff's comments come amid criticism of the university's handling of the allegations and the initial response by prosecutors in Tompkins County, New York. The university will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus following the outcry. According to PBS NewsHour, Kotlikoff expressed his heartache over what the woman experienced, raising issues about sexual assault, dehumanization, and aspects of party culture, alcohol, and drug use.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Expulsion, suspension, reflection papers: How Cornell University punished seven accused in frat house rape case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/expulsion-suspension-reflection-papers-how-cornell-university",
        "published": "2026-10-04T14:05:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "How did Cornell University internally punish the seven men accused of sexual assault? - report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/how-did-cornell-university-internally-punish-the-seven-men-accused-of",
        "published": "2026-10-04T17:38:18.000Z"
      }
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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."
}