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What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled

PBS NewsHour October 07, 2026 16 views
What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled

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Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers."

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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