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Polymarket blocks wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault

The Hill·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Polymarket blocks wagers on fate of Cornell students accused of sexual assault

Polymarket removed a market allowing users to wager on the fate of seven Cornell University students accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a fraternity house in 2024. After public backlash, the prediction market archived the market, which asked whether any of the 'Cornell 7' would be charged. The move follows criticism over the ethics of such wagers.

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