Online mob targets Asian men misidentified in Cornell gang rape case

A lawsuit detailing an alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell student has triggered online vigilante campaigns that are misidentifying Asian men sharing names with the accused, leading to death threats. The case highlights the risks of unverified digital sleuthing and the spread of misinformation in high-profile criminal cases. The extent of the misidentification and the legal consequences for the vigilantes remain unclear.