Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor

BBC World Friday 02 October 2026, 16:07 UTC 1 min read

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The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

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