Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case

Students at Cornell University expressed frustration during a public hearing convened by the Student Assembly to address concerns about rape culture on campus. The session, described as a national proceeding, was called in response to an investigation into an alleged rape that occurred in 2024. The complainant, identified only as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit against the university, asserting that she was drugged and raped at a fraternity residence on Cornell property. University officials have denied allegations that they failed to hold any individuals accountable and have agreed to have the lawsuit reviewed by an independent investigator. BBC correspondent Nada Tawfik interviewed several attendees of the hearing, capturing their reactions to the proceedings.