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New developments have emerged in the case of a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The attorney for the alleged victim, known as Jane Doe, told NPR that her 2024 police statement clearly stated she was sexually assaulted, directly contradicting claims made by a local prosecutor. Doe also said she was 'failed' by the university's healthcare system after telling a school doctor she had contracted an infection 'in a traumatic way' without adequate follow-up. The case has sparked outrage and renewed scrutiny of how universities and local law enforcement handle campus sexual assault reports, with advocates describing the reporting process as a 'draining maze' for victims seeking justice.