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WorldOct 18, 2026

Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Cornell University has announced a complete ban on all parties at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. The decision comes amid intense public backlash and criticism regarding how the institution handled allegations of a gang sexual assault that occurred in 2024. The survivor, identified in legal filings as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit last month alleging she was drugged and assaulted by multiple men at a campus fraternity event. The university's leadership is now facing faculty scrutiny and a potential vote of no confidence as the campus community grapples with safety concerns.

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SciencebiotechOct 9, 2026

Fluorescent imaging tracks metabolism of cells in real time

Cornell researchers have designed a faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging to observe cell metabolism in real time. Published in Science Advances on September 4, the new method could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments. The research was co-led by former postdoctoral researcher Lu Ling and doctoral student Jack Crowley. However, initial access to the source material presented brief automated security checks.

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WorldOct 7, 2026

Cornell Allegations Expose Loopholes in US Consent and Drinking Laws

Recent allegations involving a Cornell University student have sparked intense debate over US state sexual assault laws concerning voluntary intoxication. The lawsuit highlights the legal complexities victims face when they have consumed alcohol or drugs prior to an assault. Legal experts are divided on whether current statutes present an insurmountable barrier for prosecution or if the law simply requires a high threshold of incapacitation. Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to address the issue in New York.

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PoliticsdomesticOct 6, 2026

Defence lawyer in Cornell case calls for special prosecutor removal

The legal defense team for one of the men accused in the Cornell University gang rape case has officially requested the removal of New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. The request follows a public social media post made by James regarding the allegations. The controversy intensifies institutional pressure on both the state prosecutor and Cornell University leadership as the campus faces widespread protests and a forthcoming faculty no-confidence vote.

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WorldOct 6, 2026

Lawyer for Cornell 7 defendant seeks removal of Letitia James

The defense attorney for one of seven men accused in a high-profile Cornell University gang rape case has officially requested that New York Attorney General Letitia James step down from her role as special prosecutor. The demand stems from social media posts made by James prior to her appointment, which the defense argues compromise the perceived impartiality and independence of the ongoing investigation. The case, which involves allegations that a female student was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity party in October 2024, has triggered massive campus protests and national outrage. Critics have also targeted Cornell University's administration for its initial handling of the incident, with the faculty senate facing a looming no-confidence vote.

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