Actress Florence Pugh issued a lengthy social media statement responding to a controversy at Cornell University involving allegations that a former student was raped and drugged at a fraternity house roughly two years ago, according to Variety.
The former Cornell student has accused seven men in connection with the alleged assault, per Variety. NewsNation reported that a district attorney has reopened what it described as the Cornell 'gang rape' case.
In her statement, Pugh said she felt 'uneasy' and 'sick' over the allegations, according to HuffPost, and called for men to be 'as horrified and sickened' as women by such cases, per Variety. The Independent reported that Pugh urged men to 'lead conversations' about the case.
The case first drew wider attention last week when news of the allegations broke, according to Variety.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports centered on Florence Pugh's social media statement responding to the Cornell allegations.
- Outlets quoted Pugh saying she felt 'uneasy' and 'sick' over the case.
- Coverage highlighted Pugh's call for men to be 'as horrified and sickened' as women.
- The Independent reported Pugh urged men to 'lead conversations' about the allegations.
“We Need Our Men to Be as Horrified and Sickened as Us” — Variety
Center
- NewsNation reported that a district attorney has reopened the Cornell 'gang rape' case.
- The outlet also noted Florence Pugh's public comments on the matter.
“Florence Pugh speaks out as DA reopens Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case” — NewsNation
Questions readers ask
What happened at Cornell University?
A former Cornell University student has accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a fraternity house around two years ago, according to Variety, and a district attorney has reopened the case, per NewsNation.
What did Florence Pugh say about the Cornell case?
Florence Pugh posted a statement saying she felt 'uneasy' and 'sick' over the allegations, according to HuffPost, and called for men to be 'as horrified and sickened' as women, per Variety. The Independent reported she urged men to 'lead conversations' on the issue.
Why is this case back in the news?
NewsNation reported that a district attorney has reopened the case, which had already drawn attention after news of the allegations broke, according to Variety.
What did left- and center-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets focused on Florence Pugh's personal statement and her call for men to respond to the allegations, while the center outlet emphasized the district attorney's decision to reopen the case.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- HuffPostLeft-leaningFlorence Pugh Says She Is 'Uneasy' And 'Sick' Over Cornell Sexual Assault Allegations
- The IndependentLeft-leaningFlorence Pugh urges men to ‘lead conversations’ over Cornell rape suit
- VarietyLeft-leaningFlorence Pugh Speaks Out Over Cornell University Sexual Assault Case: ‘We Need Our Men to Be as Horrified and Sickened as Us’
- NewsNationCenterFlorence Pugh speaks out as DA reopens Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case