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Documents reveal Cornell campus police condensed a student's rape allegations into a statement that omitted her claim of being raped, leading a prosecutor to decline charges. The case has since roiled the campus and renewed debate on how colleges handle sexual assault claims.

The New York Times obtained over 1,000 pages from Cornell University's internal investigation into a 2024 sexual assault allegation. The documents reveal new details about Jane Doe's statement, the men's accounts, and shifts in her perception of consent.

Cornell University students held a public hearing on sexual assault, sharing personal stories and criticizing administrators for mishandling allegations. They called for improved consent training and accountability from the university.

Legislators, assault survivors, and activists are calling for changes to New York's rape law concerning cases where victims were intoxicated. The push is renewed by accusations against Cornell University students, highlighting the current law's high burden of proof for victims.

More than 1,000 pages of documents obtained by The New York Times reveal details about Cornell University's handling of a 2024 campus sexual assault investigation. The documents show how the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, gradually concluded she was raped, leading to renewed scrutiny of the university and law enforcement.

Men accused in a Cornell University sex assault lawsuit provided conflicting accounts of the night in question, detailed in confidential investigative files. While all denied wrongdoing, their statements often contradicted each other and the accuser's testimony.