What We Uncovered About the Sexual Assault of Alice Sebold and a City’s Buried Rape Crisis

Alice Sebold's high-profile sexual assault case has drawn renewed attention, revealing a broader, systemic issue in Syracuse around rape and sexual violence. ProPublica’s investigation uncovered how the city’s institutions, including police and legal systems, have historically mishandled and dismissed sexual assault cases, leading to a culture of impunity for perpetrators. This not only impacts the victims but also highlights the systemic failures that need urgent reform to protect future victims and ensure justice. The investigation’s findings are a call to action for both local authorities and the community to confront and address these deep-rooted issues.