# A ‘dark cloud’ and ‘dismal’ mood hang over Cornell campus

https://mins.news/en/item/83255

- BBC News, 2026-10-02 10:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm0e3ed1er1yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Cornell students and staff say a palpable tension has settled over the university since allegations of a 2024 alleged gang rape resurfaced. At a public hearing, students demanded sweeping changes and criticised the institution’s handling of the case. New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed special prosecutor after the governor said she had lost faith in the local district attorney.

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