Demonstrators gathered outside a New York City courthouse to demand stronger measures against sexual violence amid a high-profile legal case that has sparked widespread controversy. The rally follows a lawsuit filed by a Cornell University student against multiple individuals, alleging misconduct that has drawn national attention and reignited debates over accountability in campus and legal proceedings. Advocacy groups and survivors’ rights organizations have joined the protests, pushing for systemic changes in how sexual violence cases are handled. The case has raised questions about institutional responses and the balance between due process and justice for victims.


Protesters calling for tougher action against sexual violence rallied on Thursday outside the New York City courthouse ​where a Cornell University student stirred a national uproar by suing several ...