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Exclusive: Cornell rape allegations fuel House Democratic women's Title IX push
A criminal investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 is fueling a new push by House Democratic women to strengthen federal protections against sexual violence on college campuses.
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Both outlets center the Democratic Women’s Caucus response to Cornell rape allegations and the use of those allegations to press for stronger Title IX protections. Axios frames the story as an exclusive about the House Democratic women’s push, while The Hill more directly foregrounds the caucus blasting the Trump administration over its rollback and, uniquely in its extract, naming support for Jane Doe.
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