New York state police taking over Cornell sexual assault complaints

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Today's top stories - October 30, 2026

Today's top stories - October 30, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday that state police would take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University after widespread outrage over the handling of Jane Doe’s gang rape allegations. 

Typically, a sexual assault complaint would be investigated by campus police, but Hochul said she would do “everything in my power to make sure survivors are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, and that justice and accountability are pursued.” 

“That is why, at my direction, the New York State Police signed an agreement with Cornell University in which all sexual offense........

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