From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
Internet detectives target wrong Cornell rape suspects
Internet sleuths wrongly accuse Asians named Winston Lee after Cornell rape case.
In brief
Internet sleuths wrongly accuse Asians named Winston Lee after Cornell rape case. Internet 'detectives' misidentify Asians named Winston Lee as Cornell rape suspects, causing harassment and threats. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Cornell rape case sparks online hunt
Internet 'detectives' misidentify Asians named Winston Lee as Cornell rape suspects.
Winston Lee misidentified
Asians sharing the name Winston Lee face online abuse and death threats.
Wrongly accused Chinese American
A Chinese American finance professional graduated from Cornell in 2020 received death threats.
TikTok appeal for verification
An Indonesian man misidentified as Winston Lee posted a TikTok appeal for identity verification.
Cornell student adds disclaimer
A University of Pennsylvania student added a LinkedIn disclaimer: 'I do not go to Cornell'.
Reddit misinformation spreads
Reddit posts claimed Winston Lee served in South Korean army or was spotted on Cornell campus.
Former Cornell students targeted
Former Cornell students from the same Chi Phi fraternity received death threats and workplace consequences.
Experts warn of online harm
Researchers say misidentification hinders justice and causes violent retaliation against wrongfully accused.
Consequence: harassment continues
Wrongly accused individuals face ongoing harassment and threats despite appeals for verification.
The headline
Internet 'detectives' misidentify Asians named Winston Lee as Cornell rape suspects, causing harassment and threats.
