Cornell rape case accuser faces death threats, lawyer says

A woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house and her lawyer claim they have received death threats after the story hit the headlines.

No criminal charges were filed at first, but the matter was reopened in 2024 when a civil lawsuit was filed against the fraternity members.

Attorney Thomas Giuffra told BBC Newsnight that both he and his client have been targeted with threats and that the case has drawn widespread public attention.

Former President Donald Trump has also weighed in on the controversy, adding further scrutiny to the already heated debate.

The emerging case underscores the risks that survivors of sexual violence face when moving forward in the public arena.