‘At every turn she was failed’: NY Governor defends accuser in alleged Cornell sexual assault case

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02:19 | September 29, 202600:46 | September 28, 202601:41 | September 22, 202602:19 | September 29, 202600:46 | September 28, 202601:41 | September 22, 2026 New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke out Friday about the ongoing investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a female Cornell University student in 2024.

“This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable and that, at every turn, she has failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her,” Hochul said, noting she was “deeply disturbed” by initial responses – or a supposed lack thereof – from Cornell police after the alleged crime was reported in November 2024. New York Governor Kathy Hochul spoke out Friday about the ongoing investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a female Cornell University student in 2024.

“This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable and that, at every turn, she has failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her,” Hochul said, noting she was “deeply disturbed” by initial responses – or a supposed lack thereof – from Cornell police after the alleged crime was reported in November 2024.4 hours ago4 days agoWhy would NASA researchers be interested in studying the Pear Lake fire the Cariboo? And why was a Cold War era plane used to fly over it?

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