Cornell police launch probe into alleged fraternity cover-up after rape claim

New York Post • 07 Oct 15:03

University police say a student reported that members of the Chi Phi fraternity held a meeting to coordinate their response to an alleged drug-facilitated rape at a party, citing concerns about the fraternity's reputation.

NBC News • 07 Oct 14:50

Students at Cornell University will hold a seven-hour sit-in on Wednesday to demand changes after a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024.

CNN • 07 Oct 06:00

Professors and staff at Cornell University questioned administrators about the handling of a civil lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a fraternity house, while students and city officials prepared protests and a possible no-confidence vote.

NBC News • 06 Oct 22:07

Cornell University has hired former acting U.S. attorney general Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of its handling of sexual harassment and assault allegations following a high-profile case.

Slate • 06 Oct 17:47

Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted at a Cornell fraternity in 2024, while another former fraternity member recounts a similar experience from 2016.

NBC News • 06 Oct 12:55

Cornell University faculty have submitted a resolution calling for a no-confidence vote in the administration’s handling of a 2024 fraternity sexual assault case, with the faculty senate set to consider it on Oct. 14.

CNN • 06 Oct 05:19

Cornell University faculty members have introduced a resolution to vote no confidence in the administration after criticism of its response to a 2024 alleged gang-rape case, while protests and legal actions continue on campus.

The Guardian • 05 Oct 21:51

Student activists damaged Day Hall at Cornell University to protest the university's response to a fraternity gang-rape case, prompting university officials to condemn the property damage while acknowledging community concerns.

Syracuse.com • 05 Oct 13:35

President Donald Trump said the accused will not receive a fair trial, while New York Attorney General Letitia James was appointed special prosecutor to review the case.

NBC News • 05 Oct 04:04

A student who provided leads to campus police about a 2024 gang-rape allegation at the Chi Phi fraternity says the investigation was poorly managed, prompting calls for an independent review.

NBC News • 04 Oct 18:00

The woman who alleges she was assaulted by members of a Cornell fraternity has been threatened to drop her lawsuit, and her lawyer says other women misidentified as her have also been targeted.

npr.org • 04 Oct 15:41

Cornell University president Michael I. Kotlikoff pledged stronger prevention, transparency and an independent review after a civil suit alleged a gang rape at a fraternity house.

NPR • 04 Oct 14:51

A lawsuit alleging drugging and rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity has triggered a wave of personal disclosures and mental-health advice as survivors across the United States recount similar experiences.

The Guardian • 04 Oct 10:13

Cornell University will reassess the role of fraternities and sororities following a civil lawsuit alleging a student was drugged and raped by members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

cnycentral.com • 04 Oct 02:39

A former Chi Phi fraternity member at Cornell University is suing to have Title IX allegations and related sanctions removed from his record, claiming procedural violations during the university’s investigation.

Fox News • 04 Oct 00:21

Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff said the school must improve its response to sexual assault following a lawsuit alleging seven former fraternity members drugged and assaulted a student, and announced independent reviews and policy changes.

BBC • 04 Oct 00:11

Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff said the school must improve its response to sexual assault following a civil lawsuit by a student who claims she was drugged and raped by fraternity members.

NBC News • 03 Oct 23:52

Cornell University police arrested a person for a drug offense at the Chi Phi fraternity house on Oct. 19, 2024, roughly 22 hours before a former student claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted there.

TMZ • 03 Oct 17:08

The state attorney general's office has opened a probe into claims of a gang rape involving fraternity members at Cornell, while legal analysts discuss potential trial outcomes.

PBS • 03 Oct 16:04

A former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house, while several accused men dispute the claims; the university’s Title IX probe led to expulsions and a special prosecutor has been appointed for a renewed criminal review.

NBC News • 03 Oct 04:59

Cornell University police gathered witness statements and tips about an alleged gang rape, but the Tompkins County district attorney relied only on the victim's initial statement before deciding not to file charges.

BBC • 03 Oct 02:23

A lawyer for the alleged victim says she is struggling amid social-media attacks while state officials take over the investigation into a 2024 assault at a Cornell fraternity house.

ABC7 Eyewitness News • 02 Oct 17:53

Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the handling of a Cornell University sexual assault investigation and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor, citing failures by campus police and the county district attorney.

CNN • 02 Oct 13:58

A heavily redacted Cornell disciplinary panel report and statements from the Tompkins County district attorney have reignited scrutiny of the university's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

CBS News • 02 Oct 13:47

Governor Kathy Hochul assigned Attorney General Letitia James to lead an independent investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University, citing concerns over the handling of the case by campus police and the local district attorney.

BBC • 02 Oct 13:10

Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to review a civil lawsuit alleging a Cornell student was drugged and raped at a fraternity house, citing concerns about the local district attorney's handling of the case.

CBS News • 02 Oct 10:59

A former Cornell student identified as Jane Doe has sued the university and seven ex-fraternity members, alleging she was drugged and raped at a Chi Phi house in October 2024. Prosecutors have reopened the criminal investigation following the filing.

CNN • 02 Oct 10:32

Governor Kathy Hochul named Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the alleged 2024 gang rape case at Cornell University after the county district attorney’s handling was questioned, prompting a renewed campus and national response.

The Guardian • 02 Oct 10:31

Governor Kathy Hochul named Attorney General Letitia James to lead a special prosecution of an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University after expressing loss of confidence in the local district attorney’s handling of the investigation.

The Guardian • 02 Oct 01:09

Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead an independent investigation into the alleged 2024 gang-rape at Cornell University after concerns about the district attorney’s handling of the case.

npr.org • 01 Oct 16:43

A Cornell student’s 2024 police statement says she was raped, contradicting the county DA’s claim, leading the university to commission an external review.

CNN • 01 Oct 09:00

A Cornell University fraternity assault allegation highlights New York's legal exemption for victims who voluntarily consume alcohol or drugs, a provision that prosecutors say prevents criminal charges despite the alleged rape.

NBC News • 01 Oct 06:08

A Cornell student provided a sworn statement to campus police describing her intoxication and alleged assault at a fraternity house, prompting the district attorney to reaffirm his decision not to file criminal charges.

CBS News • 30 Sep 14:14

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said he never reviewed a transcript in which the alleged victim stated she was raped, prompting a renewed criminal investigation into the Oct. 19-20 campus assault.

CBS News • 30 Sep 00:07

A transcript of a 2024 interview with a student who reported a fraternity assault reveals she later affirmed she was raped, a statement that prosecutors say influenced their decision not to file charges.

The Guardian • 29 Sep 19:01

Prosecutors in Tompkins County have revived a criminal probe into a 2024 alleged gang-rape at Cornell University following the publication of text exchanges between a defendant and the complainant.

BBC • 29 Sep 14:25

State prosecutors will present the alleged 2024 assault at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity to a grand jury after a civil lawsuit revived the case, while the university maintains it imposed disciplinary sanctions.

CBS News • 29 Sep 14:10

Screenshots of messages between the alleged victim and a defendant were provided to CBS News, prompting the district attorney to reopen the investigation into a 2024 incident at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity house.

CNN • 29 Sep 08:00

A former student’s civil suit alleging a gang assault at a fraternity house has led Tompkins County prosecutors to seek a grand jury review, while the university defends its disciplinary actions.

NBC News • 28 Sep 21:09

The Tompkins County DA announced a review of a 2024 sexual assault alleged to have occurred at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity house, after a civil lawsuit revived public scrutiny.

PBS • 28 Sep 20:40

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced the reopening of a probe into alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity following a civil suit filed by a student who says she was assaulted in October 2024.

CBS News • 28 Sep 19:42

A former Cornell student’s civil suit alleging a gang rape by fraternity members has prompted Tompkins County prosecutors to restart a criminal probe, while the university maintains its Title IX process resulted in expulsions and suspensions.

NPR • 28 Sep 17:14

The Tompkins County district attorney's office is reexamining a 2024 sexual assault case at Cornell University after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit, while the university defends its prior Title IX handling.

The Guardian • 28 Sep 15:19

The Tompkins County district attorney announced a renewed review of a case involving a student who alleges she was drugged and assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity, after discrepancies were noted between her civil lawsuit and earlier police statements.

CNN • 28 Sep 11:29

The Tompkins County district attorney announced plans to present the case to a grand jury following a civil lawsuit alleging a gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity house.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 28 Sep 10:32

The Tompkins County DA announced a review of a civil lawsuit alleging a 2022 gang rape at Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity, stating the case will be presented to a grand jury pending new evidence.

New York Post • 28 Sep 04:21

The district attorney's office is reviewing a civil lawsuit accusing seven Cornell fraternity members of drugging and raping a former student, and is considering presenting the case to a grand jury.

independent.co.uk • 28 Sep 01:43

A former Cornell student has sued the university and seven fraternity members, claiming she was drugged and sexually assaulted in a fraternity house and that the school’s response was inadequate.

huffpost.com • 27 Sep 20:26

Actress Florence Pugh expressed anger over allegations that seven members of a Cornell fraternity sexually assaulted a student, calling for men to lead discussions on sexual violence.