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New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University
The agreement keeps investigations separate from Cornell and lets survivors choose the lead agency while an independent review continues.
- 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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The Independent (US)New York state police will now investigate all sex assault claims at Cornell
‘When someone reports sexual assault, they deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and know their allegations will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated,’ Governor Kathy Hochul announced
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New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints
New York state police will take over future sexual assault investigations at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday, in the latest fallout over the university's handling of an alleged gang-rape on campus.
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State police to take Cornell sexual assault cases
New York state police will take over future sexual assault investigations at Cornell University, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday, in the latest fallout over the university's handling of an alleged gang-rape on campus.
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