Cornell Students Protest University's Handling of 2024 Rape Allegations

Amid growing outrage on Cornell University’s campus, students are protesting the administration’s handling of sexual assault allegations from 2024. NBC News has learned more about the disciplinary action taken against seven men involved in the case, which has sparked demands for greater transparency and accountability. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports on the protests, which have drawn attention to the broader issue of how universities handle sexual misconduct cases. Students are calling for reforms to the disciplinary process, citing concerns that the actions taken were insufficient and that survivors were not adequately supported. The report includes interviews with student activists and a review of the university’s response, highlighting the tension between campus safety and due process. The case has become a flashpoint in the national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses.