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Cornell University in New York State continues to face turmoil following accusations of gang rape against a student. On Friday, November 6, professors at this prestigious institution voted a motion of no confidence against the board of trustees. This symbolic vote further weakens the university's leadership. The case came to light last September when a former student filed a lawsuit for events that occurred in 2024. She claims to have been raped by seven students who were members of a fraternity, after consuming alcohol and ketamine, a powerful anesthetic.
According to a 2020 study by the Association of American Universities, which surveyed 33 institutions, a quarter of undergraduate female students reported experiencing forced sexual contact or contact without the possibility of consent. An independent external investigation is examining the institution's handling of the case, entrusted to Sally Yates, former Deputy Attorney General of the United States. The case has also drawn strong criticism towards the prosecutors who did not file any charges in 2024, despite an initial complaint, citing insufficient evidence.
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