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Cornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape case

Cornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape case

Summary

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff admitted the university and he made mistakes when a student reported a sexual assault in 2024. He also defended the steps taken afterward and explained his actions as the university’s leader in an interview.

Key Facts

  • The alleged sexual assault involved a gang rape reported at Cornell University.
  • The university and President Kotlikoff first learned about the case in November 2024.
  • Kotlikoff said there were errors made in handling the initial report.
  • Since then, the university took further actions to address the situation.
  • Kotlikoff spoke about the case and his role in an interview with The New York Times.
  • The case has drawn public and media attention to how Cornell handles sexual assault allegations.
  • President Kotlikoff defended the university’s current efforts to support survivors and improve procedures.
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