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Asian men targeted in online witch hunt over Cornell rape case

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Asian men who share names with individuals accused of a gang rape at Cornell University have been subjected to online harassment and doxxing. Internet sleuths have targeted these men, leading to threats and doxxing campaigns. The accused men have denied the allegations, stating their interactions were consensual or that they were not involved. AI

RANK_REASON The story concerns online harassment and doxxing stemming from a misidentification related to a legal case, rather than a core AI development or event.

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Asian men targeted in online witch hunt over Cornell rape case

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘Witch hunt’ sweeps up Asian men misidentified in alleged Cornell gang rape

    One message told him to “go to hell”. Others said he deserved to be imprisoned. Death threats poured in. Asians who share a name with one of the men accused of raping a US university student have faced a torrent of online abuse. The alleged 2024 gang rape of a Cornell University …

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