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New York City Council asks Mnookin to testify on sexual violence response at Columbia

A Columbia spokesperson told Spectator that the University was reviewing the invitation, which was sent to the presidents of ten New York City colleges and universities.

By Jackson Dilks / Deputy Photo Editor
Columbia reported 16 instances of rape and 22 instances of dating and domestic violence in 2025.
By Simon Leton • November 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM

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