THE INDEPENDENT · 2026-10-20 20:31 UTC

Polymarket removes contract allowing users to wager on fate of Cornell students accused of rape

Polymarket removed a prediction market contract that allowed users to wager on whether seven men accused of raping a Cornell student would be charged with felony sex crimes; the market had over $450,000 in volume before removal. The company cited feedback from the public and stated the market deserved removal, though it noted the contract addressed government action which warrants scrutiny. Celebrity endorsers of Polymarket including LeBron James, Derek Jeter, and others faced criticism and online petitions calling for them to cut ties with the company over the controversial contract.

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