By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Molly Mazilu Molly Mazilu By — Genesis Magpayo Genesis Magpayo Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-the-cornell-case-reveals-about-how-sexual-assault-allegations-are-handled Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law enforcement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers." Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Oct 07, 2026 By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Molly Mazilu Molly Mazilu By — Genesis Magpayo Genesis Magpayo
What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled
In short
The alleged gang rape in 2024 has led to anger and backlash from students, faculty, and the broader community. Questions about the investigation and handling of the case have emerged, highlighting concerns about the way sexual assault allegations are investigated and prosecuted. Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers," discusses the issues at hand.
Key points
- The alleged gang rape in 2024 has led to anger and backlash from students, faculty, and t…: The alleged gang rape in 2024 has led to anger and backlash from students, faculty, and the broader community.
- Questions about the investigation and handling of the case have emerged, highlighting con…: Questions about the investigation and handling of the case have emerged, highlighting concerns about the way sexual assault allegations are investigated and prosecuted.
- Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers a…: Deborah Tuerkheimer, a former prosecutor and author of "Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers," discusses the issues at hand.