Episode Details

Attorney Donna Rotunno joins Lisa Boothe for a deep dive into the controversial Cornell sexual assault case and the mounting questions surrounding the allegations. She examines the accuser’s original sworn statement, subsequent civil lawsuit, text messages and timeline—and explains how conflicting accounts could become critical if the case moves forward.

Rotunno also breaks down the difference between civil and criminal standards of proof, the challenges of reconstructing what happened years later, and concerns about the special prosecutor overseeing the reopened investigation. Her bottom line: bad decisions and criminal conduct are not necessarily the same thing.

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