DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape' case in 2024

The District Attorney defended the decision not to prosecute an alleged gang rape case at Cornell University in 2024, stating that social media claims were not supported by evidence.
“If what was said on social media about this case was true, those fraternity members would be in prison right now,” Van Houten told ABC News.
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