Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’

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Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’

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Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’

US university Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations is under scrutiny. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explores how its disciplinary decisions compare with consequences for pro-Palestinian protesters.

By Emma Withrow

Published On 2 Oct 20262 Oct 2026

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