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Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed' over its handling
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· October 4, 2026
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Key points The student had given campus police leads in the case, which involved a woman known as Jane Doe. A student at Cornell University reported feeling dismayed over the handling of an alleged rape case.
A student at Cornell University reported feeling dismayed over the handling of an alleged rape case. The student had given campus police leads in the case, which involved a woman known as Jane Doe. Doe claimed she was given alcohol and ketamine and gang-raped at a fraternity house. The student first heard about the allegations as a rumor on campus, and was horrified by the details.
Further information about the case is available, including a lawsuit filed by Doe last month. The student spoke to NBC News on condition of anonymity due to concerns about repercussions.
Details about the incident and its aftermath are provided by the student's account, which expresses dissatisfaction with the authorities' handling of the case.
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Category: safety Published: October 4, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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