New York police will investigate all sex crimes at Cornell, governor says
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that state police will now investigate all future sexual offence complaints at Cornell University after the fallout from a gang rape accusation at the institution.
TL;DR
- New York State Police will now investigate all sexual offense complaints at Cornell University.
- This change follows the fallout from a 2024 alleged gang rape accusation and lawsuit filed by a student known as Jane Doe.
- The university acknowledged shortcomings in its handling of the case.
- Cornell's administration and President Michael Kotlikoff are facing a no-confidence vote by the faculty.
- Governor Hochul expressed concern over the initial investigation and appointed a special prosecutor.