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Key Points:

• The woman alleging gang rape by Cornell students in 2024 explicitly told police she was raped, according to her attorney who cited her sworn statement, contradicting the local prosecutor's claim that she never stated this.
• Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten admitted he had not reviewed the full police interview transcript and is currently seeking it from Cornell, which has not confirmed whether it has shared all investigative information.
• No criminal charges were filed against the seven men accused, and Cornell conducted a Title IX investigation resulting in undisclosed suspensions and expulsions, citing federal privacy laws.
• Cornell University recently removed a statement from its FAQ page claiming it shared all investigatory information with the DA's office, raising questions about transparency in the case handling.
• In response to public backlash and pressure from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Cornell announced it will appoint outside counsel to independently investigate the handling of the alleged assault, while Hochul is considering new sexual assault legislation.