Cynthia Erivo Called Sunny Hostin to Explain Why ‘The View’ Host’s Comments on Cornell 7 Case Sparked Backlash: ‘Lead With Empathy’ and Not the Law

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Zack Sharf

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“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin revealed on the show’s “Behind the Table” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that Cynthia Erivo called her with concerns over Hostin’s viral segment discussing the Cornell 7 sexual assault case. The “Wicked” Oscar nominee explained to Hostin why she was getting backlash for her remarks.

Hostin was accused of defending the seven accused men at the center of the case when she told viewers last week that “it’s important to understand why the DA did not bring a case” against them in 2024. She proceeded to explain the law without acknowledging at first that she disagreed with it, thus leading to outrage online.

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