Polymarket removes betting market on Cornell rape case following criticism
Prediction platform Polymarket has halted betting and removed a page tied to the outcome of gang rape allegations against Cornell students, following public pushback from survivors' rights advocates.
Prediction market platform Polymarket has taken down a page that allowed users to bet on the outcome of gang rape allegations involving Cornell students, according to reporting from The Washington Sun and The Independent.[2][3]
The removal was a reversal that came in response to public criticism from advocates for survivors' rights regarding wagers on the "Cornell Seven" allegations, The Washington Sun reported. Technology outlet Gizmodo also reported on the platform's decision to discontinue taking bets on the case.[2][1]
Key facts
- Polymarket took down a page allowing users to place bets on the outcome of the "Cornell Seven" gang rape allegations.
- The platform's decision followed public criticism from advocates for survivors' rights.
- The Independent reported that Polymarket halted wagers on the fate of the accused Cornell students.
- Gizmodo also reported on Polymarket's decision to drop betting on the outcome of the rape case.
Sources · 3 sources
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Gizmodo@GizmodoPost on X ·
Polymarket Decides Taking Bets on the Outcome of a Rape Case Might Be a Bad Idea https://t.co/gr4vtF2vHt
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The Washington Sun@washingtonsunPost on X ·
Polymarket has taken down a page allowing users to bet on the outcome of the “Cornell Seven” gang rape allegations, a reversal that followed public criticism from advocates for survivors’ rights. https://t.co/FDUDmcGQdt
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The Independent@IndependentPost on X ·
Polymarket halts bets on fate of Cornell students accused of gang rape https://t.co/D25pNrnxRd https://t.co/SazlXIC2UB
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