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Can the Cornell lawsuit force changes that make students safer?

NPR | By Henry Larson,
Elissa Nadworny , Sarah Robbins
Published October 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM CDT

Universities have responsibilities when students report sexual assault, even if prosecutors don't bring charges. Attorney Baine Kerr explains how those protections work.

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Elissa Nadworny
Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.
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