Florence Pugh Addresses 'Cornell 7' Case at Premiere
The actress spoke out about the alleged gang rape of a former Cornell University student at a screening of her new Netflix series.
Actress Florence Pugh drew attention to the alleged gang rape of a former Cornell University student at a New York screening of her new Netflix miniseries, "East of Eden." Pugh, who stars in the show, commented on the case during a red carpet event.
"We are dealing with very, very, very violent crimes that, for some reason, we’re allowed to move on from," Pugh stated, according to reports. "And women have to bear the consequences of that. And if they shout out about it, they’re problematic."
The comments highlight a case that has garnered significant attention. The "Cornell 7" refers to an alleged gang rape incident involving former students at the university. Pugh's remarks connect the fictional narratives of violent crimes in her series to real-world issues and the impact on victims.