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Cornell alleged rape case becomes latest flashpoint in America’s debate over campus sexual assault

A lawsuit detailing an alleged gang rape at Cornell University has captured the nation’s attention, sparking outrage and controversy and refocusing attention on a longstanding issue: sexual assault on college campus.

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