Articles tagged "sexual assault"

Arizona congressional candidate speaks about reporting sexual assault during campaign

Arizona Democrat Says She Was Raped While Running for Congress, Cites Hundreds of Women Who Responded

A Democratic House candidate in Arizona's 8th District says she was sexually assaulted during her campaign and came forward after receiving messages from hundreds of women sharing similar experiences.

2 min read CBS News

Politics Oct 6

Cornell Faculty Senate Moves to Censure Leadership Over 2024 Assault Case

Cornell's faculty senate has introduced a no-confidence resolution against university leadership over its handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault, escalating a standoff over campus safety and Title IX enforcement.

2 min read Google News US

Health Oct 2

Cornell Rape Accuser Says University Doctor Failed Her, Lawyer Alleges

A woman who accused several men of raping her at Cornell in 2024 says a university doctor dismissed her two days after the alleged assault, her lawyer says.

2 min read BBC US

College fraternity house on a university campus with students walking outside

Politics Oct 1

Fraternities Face Renewed Calls for Campus Bans as Assault Reports Mount

A Vogue opinion piece argues that universities should ban fraternities, citing the concentration of sexual assault reports at Greek life houses on campuses nationwide.

2 min read Vogue

Politics Sep 30

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

2 min read Google News US

College campus walkway with students walking between classes

Politics Sep 30

Federal Law Protecting College Students From Sexual Abuse Faces Renewal Fight

The federal law requiring colleges to report sexual violence on campus is up for renewal, and advocates say weakening it would leave students unprotected.

2 min read NPR News

World Sep 29

Former Cornell Student Says Frat Members Raped Her, New Details Surface

A former Cornell University student alleges she was raped by fraternity members, according to new details in the case that has drawn national attention.

2 min read CBS News

World Sep 29

Prosecutors Reopen Cornell Gang Rape Case After Woman Sues Fraternity

Tompkins County's district attorney says the case will go to a grand jury, months after a woman alleged seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and assaulted her in 2024.

2 min read BBC US