NY State Police Assume Cornell Sexual Assault Probes Amid Ivy League Scrutiny

New York State Police will take over sexual assault investigations at Cornell University following pressure over the handling of a 2024 group rape allegation that prompted a student to leave. The move marks a notable shift in investigative authority from campus to state law enforcement, signaling heightened institutional accountability. Uncertainty remains over the scope of cases transferred and potential precedent for other universities.

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