Victim in alleged Cornell gang rape case said she 'felt like bait'

A survivor of the alleged gang rape at Cornell University described feeling "like bait" during the assault in statements to school investigators, according to internal records obtained by The Associated Press. The victim, who has kept her identity confidential in legal proceedings, has filed a lawsuit against the university and others involved. The case has drawn scrutiny over institutional responses to sexual violence on campus. Details from the records may shed new light on the survivor’s account and the school’s handling of the matter.

The victim in the investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University told school investigators at the time she "felt like bait" during the alleged assault, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.   Jane Doe, who chose to remain anonymous in her lawsuit against the school and other parties, accused members of the...