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New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University
Survivors may still choose local or campus police as Cornell faces renewed scrutiny over its handling of a rape allegation and a no-confidence vote.
- On Thursday, Cornell University and the New York State Police signed an agreement allowing sexual assault survivors to choose which agency will lead their criminal investigations, effective immediately.
- The agreement follows intense backlash over Cornell's handling of an alleged October 2024 sexual assault, where a civil lawsuit by Jane Doe accused Cornell Police of mishandling her report to prosecutors.
- Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said prosecutors received only a summary of Jane Doe's statement, omitting her transcript where she asserted, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped."
- Survivors can also choose the Ithaca Police Department or the Tompkins County Sheriff to conduct investigations, while state police investigations remain independent from Cornell oversight.
- About 135 members of the Faculty Senate are voting on a no-confidence resolution in university leadership, with voting continuing until November 6.
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New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University
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