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Cornell gang-rape accuser was ‘misled' about criminal investigation, her lawyer says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Michael R. Sisak and Leah Willingham l The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The decision not to pursue a criminal case was made shortly after the woman's initial interviews with police. A lawyer claims his client was given false information about a criminal investigation.
A lawyer claims his client was given false information about a criminal investigation. The woman had accused several men of a serious crime at a fraternity party. Her allegations were also being reviewed through an internal process at the university.
The decision not to pursue a criminal case was made shortly after the woman's initial interviews with police. This decision was made by a prosecutor.
Further details about the situation are available from the source, including comments from the prosecutor and the woman's lawyer.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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