Prosecutor

to the defendant, women were simply a means to an end — that end being groping them, sexually or indecently assaulting them or vaginally, orally or anally raping them.

— Lead prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones, in opening remarks during the London rape trial concerning Russell Brand; describing the defendant's treatment of women and the alleged offenses.

It is imperative that Cornell be willing to examine itself with the same rigor we expect of others. We want to understand not just what happened in 2024, but how Cornell can become a leader in preventing sexual violence, supporting those who come forward and responding to allegations rigorously, fairly and compassionately, Smalling said.

— Anne Meinig Smalling, chair of Cornell's Board of Trustees, commenting on the announced independent review of Cornell's handling of sexual misconduct.

The state has made no promises that Ms. Pike will not be subject to a future execution.

— Luke Ihnen, one of Pike's attorneys, said in court on Wednesday

Today’s ruling is an important victory for the rule of law and the people in Western Washington who deserve a U.S. attorney that answers to the law, not Donald Trump,

— Sen. Patty Murray, in a written statement Thursday.

I am pissed that the five-time draft-dodging coward of a commander-in-chief sitting over there in the White House dares to dishonor the men and women of this country," she said. "He may not have been brave enough to serve himself. He may come up with excuses and lies, not one, not two, not three, not four, but five times he avoided serving in Vietnam. This cemetery, these hallowed grounds, are full of our heroes who did show up and did serve.— Tammy Duckworth, US Senator (D-IL) and combat veteran; speaking at a protest against Trump's proposed arch at Memorial Circle in Washington, D.C., criticizing the president.