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Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
October 9, 2026Cornell rape case accuser has received ‘threats’, attorney tells BBC Newsnight
Thomas Giuffra is representing a woman, known in legal documents as Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a frat house on campus in 2024.
October 8, 2026How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.
October 6, 2026Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
October 6, 2026Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe' - Reuters
Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe' Reuters
October 6, 2026Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says - reuters.com
Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says reuters.com
October 4, 2026Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities, sororities in wake of rape allegations - Reuters
Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities, sororities in wake of rape allegations Reuters
October 4, 2026Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
October 4, 2026Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape accuser - Reuters
Women declare #IamJaneDoe in solidarity with Cornell University rape accuser Reuters
October 3, 2026Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer
A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is "not doing well" amid attempts to uncover her identity.
October 2, 2026NY governor attacks law enforcement's handling of 2024 Cornell rape investigation - Reuters
NY governor attacks law enforcement's handling of 2024 Cornell rape investigation Reuters
October 2, 2026At Cornell, rape allegations spark outrage, soul-searching over campus culture - Reuters
At Cornell, rape allegations spark outrage, soul-searching over campus culture Reuters
October 2, 2026Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.
October 2, 2026'Ashamed': Cornell students gather to voice anger over alleged gang rape
Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.
October 2, 2026NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
October 2, 2026Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case
The BBC's Nada Tawfik was at the hearing, where the university's Student Assembly led a discussion around safety concerns and sexual violence on campus.
October 2, 2026Explainer: What we know about the Cornell University rape investigation - Reuters
Explainer: What we know about the Cornell University rape investigation Reuters
October 1, 2026Cornell accuser was 'failed' by university health care system, lawyer says
Jane Doe told the school's doctor that she had contracted an infection "in a traumatic way", but they "didn't really follow up", according to the New York Times.
October 1, 2026Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws - Reuters
Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws Reuters
October 1, 2026Woman's Hour
We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.
October 1, 2026Cornell case spotlights 'confusing' web of systems for reporting campus assaults
Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.
September 30, 2026What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.
September 30, 2026Why an investigation into alleged frat house gang rape is reopening
A former Cornell student is suing the university and seven fraternity members, claiming she was drugged and gang-raped in 2024.
September 28, 2026US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.
September 28, 2026Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University - Reuters
Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University Reuters
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