‘I don’t go to Cornell’: Online hunt for Korean defendant spills over to namesakes

What happened: Online users seeking the identity of a Korean defendant in the Cornell University sexual Why it matters: The mistaken identifications have brought abusive messages and threats to namesakes, with one saying others have sought therapy, raising concerns over unchecked online sleuthing. Key numbers: The lawsuit was filed Sept. 14 by a former female student over allegations from October 2024. Prosecutors initially declined charges, then reopened the investigation last week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor on Thursday.

Online users seeking the identity of a Korean defendant in the Cornell University sexual

The mistaken identifications have brought abusive messages and threats to namesakes, with one saying others have sought therapy, raising concerns over unchecked online sleuthing. Key numbers: The lawsuit was filed Sept. 14 by a former female student over allegations from October 2024. Prosecutors initially declined charges, then reopened the investigation last week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor on Thursday.