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Cornell Seven Investigation Reopens + Jay-Z Accuser Recants Claims | Essential ELR 9.28.26

Marisa Mendez sits in with Laura and Rosenberg as they dig into the case being called the “Cornell Seven.” A former Cornell student has filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. The Tompkins County district attorney has now reopened the criminal investigation, saying allegations in the new lawsuit differ significantly from what investigators initially received. No criminal charges have been filed.Later, the crew looks back at the 2026 VMAs — from Madonna’s performance and acceptance speech to Nirvana receiving the…

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