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UPDATED Oct 7, 2026 at 11:13 PM ET
Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Cornell case renews scrutiny of assault investigations
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Backlash at Cornell University this week over the school’s handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024 has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on campuses and by law enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed the case and those issues with former prosecutor Deborah Tuerkheimer.
WHO: Geoff Bennett and Deborah Tuerkheimer
WHAT: Bennett interviewed Tuerkheimer about the Cornell case and the handling of sexual assault allegations.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Cornell University, USA
WHY: The discussion was prompted by anger and backlash over Cornell’s handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape.
How this story developed (showing 27 of 27 earlier reports)
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Cornell police questioned fraternity members about consent
· Oct 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
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Cornell appoints former acting US attorney-general to lead review
· Oct 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
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Cornell hires Sally Yates to review assault complaint
· Oct 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
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Cornell asks Sally Yates to review assault claims
· Oct 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
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Cornell students protest handling of alleged assault
· Oct 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
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Graffiti reported at Cornell's Day Hall
· Oct 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
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Lawyer says Cornell rape accuser has faced threats
· Oct 4, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
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Cornell president vows review after alleged rape
· Oct 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
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Cornell president pledges transparency over rape case
· Oct 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
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Cornell president responds to rape allegations
· Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
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New York governor condemns Cornell rape case handling
· Oct 2, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
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Hochul vows to close rape legal loophole after Cornell case
· Oct 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Hochul appoints James as special prosecutor in Cornell case
· Oct 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
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NY AG Letitia James named special prosecutor in Cornell case
· Oct 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
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Attorney says victim’s police statement contradicts prosecutor
· Oct 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
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Cornell to hire outside lawyers for 2024 rape claim
· Oct 1, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
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Cornell agrees to independent review of rape response
· Sep 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
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Cornell rape allegation accuses frat members of gang rape
· Sep 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
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Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell fraternity rape claims
· Sep 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
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Prosecutor keeps probing reopened Cornell fraternity rape case
· Sep 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
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Cornell student says 2024 encounter at Chi Phi felt coercive
· Sep 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
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Prosecutors reopen Cornell campus sexual assault case
· Sep 30, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
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New York prosecutors reopen Cornell alleged rape probe
· Sep 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
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Prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case
· Sep 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Prosecutor reopens Cornell campus rape case
· Sep 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
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US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape investigation
· Sep 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
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DA reopens Cornell University alleged gang rape case
· Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
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