Polymarket removed a market on whether the government would take action in a Cornell University sexual assault case. The market had drawn $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform. A Polymarket spokesperson said the question concerned a process deserving scrutiny, particularly in a case of serious concern.
WHO:Polymarket
WHAT:Polymarket removed a betting market on whether the government would take action in a Cornell University sexual assault case.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 12:50 PM ET
WHERE:United States
WHY:The reason for removing the market was not stated; a Polymarket spokesperson said the government-action question involved a process that deserved scrutiny in a case of serious concern.
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