Medical Student Drops Appeal After Arrest | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

A UCD medical student, who alleged rape and shared explicit images without consent, has dropped her appeal against the university’s academic demands — just days after being arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents. Though released without charge, police are reviewing the case. The High Court previously ruled in UCD’s favor, saying the university made reasonable accommodations. Her lawyer now withdraws the appeal, and UCD will be awarded costs. The scandal began three years ago, when she failed second-year modules and was asked to retake six — a decision she blamed on lack of…