Sunny Hostin is facing a wave of criticism after offering her legal perspective on the sexual assault allegations involving former members of a Cornell University fraternity.
On the Tuesday, September 29, episode of The View, Hostin discussed why prosecutors did not bring criminal charges when they first reviewed the allegations in 2024, as reported by The New York Post. The seven men named in a recently filed civil lawsuit have not been criminally charged.
What Did Sunny Hostin Say About the Cornell Case?
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“It’s important to understand why the DA did not bring a case [in 2024],” Hostin said.
She later added, “The pictures of these young men who have not been charged — not been adjudicated — are being plastered all over the internet.” “I think people are reporting this story inaccurately,” she continued. “I think they’re reporting it unfairly.”
The Tompkins County district attorney has since reopened the investigation and intends to present the case to a grand jury.
Prosecutors say the new civil complaint contains allegations and evidence they did not have during the original review.
Why Is Sunny Hostin Facing Backlash?
Hostin’s comments quickly sparked strong reactions online, with some viewers accusing her of being too sympathetic to the men named in the civil complaint, while others defended her take.
One critic wrote, “Sunny Hostin on The View standing up for accused Cornell gang rape defendants. Nothing says ‘women’s advocate’ like rushing to defend the guys in a gang rape case. The View really found the one take more tone-deaf than their usual script.”
Another added, “Yes, ketamine is classified and frequently used as a date rape drug because its sedative, dissociative, and amnesic effects can incapacitate a person without their consent.”
“The way she keeps throwing ‘young’ and ‘boys’ when describing the rapist. Hope she loses her job,” another viewer wrote.
A separate commenter said, “‘I believe women’ after saying all of this and then adding ‘but’. Yikes.”
Another viewer added, “You can change your mind even if you say yes you can say no it still doesn’t give them the right to continue to rape her regardless No means No.”
“The stupidity that comes from this show needs to be studied,” one person wrote.
Another added, “I wonder if she would say the same thing if her daughter was in that situation.”
Another wrote, “The boys were just dealing with some anxiety issues, their meds needed to be adjusted, don’t blame them! Remember Lindsay Clancy?”
Not everyone agreed with the backlash. One viewer wrote, “The way this is framed, is irresponsible. She isn’t standing up for anything or anyone. She’s literally interpreting the law as any attorney would do. She prosecuted sex crimes and she basically discussed her analysis of why there were no charges in 2024.”
Another added, “huge respect for talking about the issue so professionally like this on her platform knowing she is guaranteed huge backlash and emotional reactions.”
What Happens Next in the Cornell Investigation?
Cornell University Sexual Assault Case Reopened(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Jane Doe alleges in the civil complaint that she was heavily intoxicated and unable to consent when she was sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, as reported by CBS News.
The district attorney says her original sworn statement described her drug use and sexual activity differently from the allegations now contained in the lawsuit.
Her attorney argues that her level of intoxication meant she could not legally consent. CNN reports that a group-chat screenshot included in the new complaint was not provided to prosecutors during the original review.
Cornell has said it investigated the allegations under university procedures and imposed sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions, in an official statement shared on Tuesday, September 29.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, confidential support is available 24/7 through the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673), by texting HOPE to 64673, or through online chat at RAINN.org/hotline.
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