Cornell rape case reopened; Trump faces bipartisan ad spending criticism
A district attorney is reexamining a Cornell fraternity sexual assault case as prosecutors face pressure, while Trump draws rare Republican pushback over using taxpayer funds for campaign ads.
A district attorney has reopened an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University after a former student filed a civil lawsuit against multiple fraternity members and the college. The case, in which prosecutors previously declined to bring charges, is now being reexamined amid claims that key evidence may have been lost and that accused students received minimal punishment including essay assignments.
Trump's use of taxpayer money to fund television advertisements promoting his candidacy has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. The ads, which warn of a "final battle," have prompted rare bipartisan concern about the legality and propriety of using government funds for campaign messaging.
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The Senate has passed the Protect College Sports Act, though the bill's future remains uncertain as it faces the House. The legislation represents a major overhaul of college athletics rules.
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