Sexual assault survivors share stories online following Cornell rape allegations

NPR | By Windsor Johnston

Published October 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Hearing about the sexual assault of a Cornell University student in 2024 is bringing back memories for people who have experienced abuse. With the story everywhere, it's hard to ignore.

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