New revelations in Cornell sexual assault case spark outrage

NPR | By Brian Mann

Published October 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT

The alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR — counter to what a prosecutor has claimed.

Brian Mann

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