Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says

BBC News Friday 23 October 2026, 13:52 UTC 1 min read

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The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.

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