# Cornell rape allegations put US campus sexual assault law under national spotlight

https://mins.news/en/video/85993

- CNA, 2026-10-05 02:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhVDlV1Sqrc

> Allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and raped by several fraternity members have focused national attention on Title IX, the 1972 federal law governing how US universities address sexual harassment and assault. The law permits campus investigations and sanctions under a lower burden of proof than criminal proceedings, while critics say the process can be bureaucratic and offer students limited support.

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