# Cornell rape case woman was ‘failed’ by officials, says New York governor

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- BBC News, 2026-10-02 16:07 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqvg04718lr9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> New York Governor Kathy Hochul says Jane Doe, who alleges she was drugged and raped by several men at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024, was failed by officials and institutions at every turn. Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead a reopened investigation after no charges were filed initially.

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