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Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’

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US university Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations is under scrutiny. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explores how its disciplinary decisions compare with consequences for pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Does the punishment fit the crime? Controversy erupts around ‘Cornell 7’

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