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Episode 92 · Oct 9, 2026

The Legal Panel

Expert Lawyers Reveal What Really Happened With Cornell R*pe Case

53 minutesEpisode 92

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In this episode of Two Taps & Friends, host Daniel Rosenberg is joined by our resident legal panel, attorneys Michael Dye and Lloyd Golburgh, to break down the shocking Cornell fraternity sexual assault allegations and civil lawsuit making national headlines.

The panel analyzes the legal realities versus public perception: why the District Attorney initially declined criminal charges, the complex New York state laws regarding intoxication and consent, physical helplessness, the timeline reconstructed from sworn statements and text messages, and whether Cornell University faces liability in the civil suit.

In This Episode

  1. Intro & Cornell Lawsuit Overview
  2. Timeline of Events & Key Allegations
  3. Statements, Texts & Evidence Breakdown
  4. NY Law: Consent, Intoxication & Helplessness
  5. Why the DA Declined Criminal Charges
  6. Duke Lacrosse Parallels & Special Prosecutor
  7. Civil Lawsuit vs. Criminal Standard & Cornell’s Liability
  8. Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

From the Newsroom

CourtsNo Criminal Charges in the Cornell Fraternity Case. The Civil Suit Is a Different Fight.Prosecutors declined to file charges. A civil lawsuit is moving forward, and it plays by different rules.
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