How the “Cornell Seven” Rape Case Became a National Scandal

Cornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel for an independent investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape case, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. This development follows a national scandal involving the Cornell Seven, where the responses from the university and the D.A. were described as dismal. These reactions have highlighted a broader pattern of institutional carelessness regarding the handling of the case, leading to the current agreement for an external probe into the matter.