Two Cornell students accused of rape still attending classes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

Two of seven fraternity members accused of gang rape remain enrolled at Cornell University and attending classes.

Two of seven fraternity brothers accused of gang rape remain on Cornell University's campus and attending classes, according to reports. The allegations emerged in a September lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe. Professors at the prestigious institution have acknowledged struggling to perform their duties while the case draws attention.

Cornell students staged a seven-hour sit-in protest—one hour for each accused fraternity member—in response to concerns about the university's handling of the case. The Daily Mail reports that the accused fraternity members attempted to silence a witness to protect their fraternity's reputation.

How it is being reported

• Cornell 7 tried to silence witness to save their frat's reputation after alleged gang rape as students stage seven-hour protest for Jane DoeA coalition of Cornell students is holding a seven-hour sit-in, one hour for each of the accused fraternity brothers, over the school's handling of Jane Doe's gang rape case.Daily Mail · 7 Oct, 21:01
• Two of the ‘Cornell 7’ still on campus — and teachers don’t know how to handle it: reportTwo of the “Cornell 7” frat bros accused of gang raping a classmate are still on campus — and professors at the prestigious university admitted they’re struggling to do their jobs with the explosive case in the spotlight. Both students have been attending classes since being identified in an explosive September lawsuit from Jane Doe,...New York Post · 7 Oct, 18:53

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