New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that Cornell University will conduct an independent investigation into allegations of rape involving one of its students. The decision follows pressure from state officials and advocates calling for greater accountability in handling sexual misconduct cases on college campuses. The investigation aims to assess whether the university properly addressed the complaint under state and federal guidelines. Details on the scope and timeline of the review remain pending as the school prepares to cooperate with the inquiry.
Cornell University agrees to independent investigation into alleged rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says cbsnews.com
