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Celebrities Demand Vibes Justice Over Cornell Rape Case
Celebrities push for 'vibes justice' instead of legal accountability in Cornell 7 rape allegations.
In brief
Celebrities push for 'vibes justice' instead of legal accountability in Cornell 7 rape allegations. Celebrities like Cynthia Erivo and Olivia Rodrigo demand empathy over law in Cornell rape case, ignoring available evidence. Originally reported by New York Post.
Sunny Hostin's Legal Analysis
Sunny Hostin provided sober legal analysis on Cornell 7 rape allegations without racial baggage.
“The View co-host provided sober legal analysis on the fraught Cornell 7 rape allegations without bringing her usual racial and cultural baggage to the equation”
No Charges Yet
No prosecutor would have charged the accused based on available testimony.
“no prosecutor would have brought charges in this particular case”
Media Misreporting
Media reported accused faces widely without charging them.
“the media was 'reporting this story inaccurately' noting that none of the accused had been charged, but their faces were 'plastered all over the internet'”
Cynthia Erivo's Advice
Cynthia Erivo told Sunny Hostin to lead with empathy not law.
“the clip that I saw doesn’t reflect who you are”
Hostin's Embarrassment
Hostin embarrassed her sorority sister by repeating Erivo's advice.
“By publicly repeating that conversation, Hostin embarrassed her dear sorority sister and quite frankly herself”
Celebrity Outcry
Celebrities demand 'vibes justice' over legal accountability for Cornell rape case.
“Arrest them. F, k them and f, k Cornell, too!”
Legal Process Matters
Due process and legal accountability are critical to avoid past rape hoax cases.
“Leading with empathy for a supposed victim led us into the rape hoaxes at Duke Lacrosse and at the University of Virginia”
At a glance
Celebrities like Cynthia Erivo and Olivia Rodrigo demand empathy over law in Cornell rape case, ignoring available evidence.
