AOC's dramatic retelling of Cornell rape allegations collides with complaint details
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's graphic account of the Cornell sexual assault case differs from the civil complaint, prosecutors' statements and Cornell University's response.
TL;DR
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's description of a Cornell sexual assault case involved allegations of drugging and a seven-hour gang rape by seven men.
- Cornell University disputes Ocasio-Cortez's account of the disciplinary actions, stating expulsions and suspensions were imposed.
- The civil complaint alleges the victim was drugged with ketamine and subjected to sexual acts without consent.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney's office initially determined the victim's statement did not support criminal charges but has reopened the investigation.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the case.