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Student newspaper co-editor 'shocked' at rape jokes

Student newspaper co-editor 'shocked' at rape jokes

The co-editor of a student newspaper says he is "shocked" at rape jokes made in a Facebook group chat.

Eleven students have been suspended from the University of Warwick.

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  • Published
    9 May 2018
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