Crime & Safetyscore 649·7 metrosupdated 1h ago

Polymarket Removes Controversial Betting Contract on Cornell Rape Case

Polymarket has withdrawn a betting contract that allowed users to wager on the legal outcomes for seven men accused of raping a Cornell student. The decision follows public outcry and regulatory concerns regarding the legality of such markets.

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