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

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

On October 7, Cornell University police announced they were investigating an alleged cover-up by members of the Chi Phi fraternity after a student reported that the group had convened to coordinate a response to a drug-facilitated rape at a party, according to the New York Post. The allegations stem from a civil lawsuit filed by a former student, identified as Jane Doe, claiming she was drugged and raped by fraternity members in 2024. The suit prompted Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten to reopen the criminal investigation, as reported by CBS News and The Guardian.

Governor Kathy Hochul later appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, according to the BBC. Campus protests followed, including a seven-hour sit-in and vandalism of Day Hall, and the faculty senate moved toward a no-confidence vote, NBC News reported.

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'Bad for our image'
'Bad for our image'

New York Post • 7 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell students plan seven-hour sit-in over alleged 2024 fraternity assault
Cornell students plan seven-hour sit-in over alleged 2024 fraternity assault

NBC News • 7 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell officials pressed by faculty as outrage mounts over alleged gang rape
Cornell officials pressed by faculty as outrage mounts over alleged gang rape

CNN • 7 Հոկ 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.

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Sally Yates, former acting AG who clashed with Trump, leading Cornell assault probe
Sally Yates, former acting AG who clashed with Trump, leading Cornell assault probe

NBC News • 6 Հոկ 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.

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I had a similar experience at a frat. I understand Jane Doe's reaction.
I had a similar experience at a frat. I understand Jane Doe's reaction.

Slate • 6 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell faculty senate introduces no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault
Cornell faculty senate introduces no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault

NBC News • 6 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote against administration over handling of alleged sexual assault case
Cornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote against administration over handling of alleged sexual assault case

CNN • 6 Հոկ 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.

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Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations
Students vandalize Cornell building over handling of gang-rape allegations

The Guardian • 5 Հոկ 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.

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Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for Cornell 7 accused in gang rape case
Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for Cornell 7 accused in gang rape case

Syracuse.com • 5 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed’ over its handling
Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed’ over its handling

NBC News • 5 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says
Cornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says

NBC News • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'
Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing'

npr.org • 4 Հոկ 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.

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How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault
How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault

NPR • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations
Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations

The Guardian • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell fraternity student named in rape investigation sues to have allegations removed
Cornell fraternity student named in rape investigation sues to have allegations removed

cnycentral.com • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell University president vows action on fraternity sexual assault case
Cornell University president vows action on fraternity sexual assault case

Fox News • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell University president says school 'must do better' after rape allegations
Cornell University president says school 'must do better' after rape allegations

BBC • 4 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell University police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault
Cornell University police made drug arrest hours before alleged sexual assault

NBC News • 3 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell Rape Case, If It Goes to Trial Who Wins?
Cornell Rape Case, If It Goes to Trial Who Wins?

TMZ • 3 Հոկ 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.

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Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape

PBS • 3 Հոկ 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.

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DA did not review additional evidence Cornell police collected in alleged gang rape of student
DA did not review additional evidence Cornell police collected in alleged gang rape of student

NBC News • 3 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer
Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer

BBC • 3 Հոկ 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.

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Hochul denounces 'bare minimum' by local prosecutor in Cornell rape investigation
Hochul denounces 'bare minimum' by local prosecutor in Cornell rape investigation

ABC7 Eyewitness News • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell case latest: New York governor vows to unravel failures in Cornell sexual assault investigation
Cornell case latest: New York governor vows to unravel failures in Cornell sexual assault investigation

CNN • 2 Հոկ 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.

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In Cornell investigation, Gov. Hochul says special prosecutor Letitia James will find out "how was this woman denied justice"
In Cornell investigation, Gov. Hochul says special prosecutor Letitia James will find out "how was this woman denied justice"

CBS News • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Officials giving update on Cornell University rape investigation
Officials giving update on Cornell University rape investigation

BBC • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell frat, from text messages and investigators' transcripts
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell frat, from text messages and investigators' transcripts

CBS News • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Special prosecutor takes over Cornell alleged gang rape investigation as national outrage grows
Special prosecutor takes over Cornell alleged gang rape investigation as national outrage grows

CNN • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape - US politics live
Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape - US politics live

The Guardian • 2 Հոկ 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.

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Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell

The Guardian • 2 Հոկ 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.

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The latest updates : NPR
The latest updates : NPR

npr.org • 1 Հոկ 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.

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NY rape law ‘loophole’ may have stifled charges in Cornell case
NY rape law ‘loophole’ may have stifled charges in Cornell case

CNN • 1 Հոկ 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.

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Cornell student’s 2024 statement to police reveals new details about the night of her alleged rape
Cornell student’s 2024 statement to police reveals new details about the night of her alleged rape

NBC News • 1 Հոկ 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.

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DA in Cornell University case says he never saw transcript of campus police interview with alleged rape victim
DA in Cornell University case says he never saw transcript of campus police interview with alleged rape victim

CBS News • 30 Սեպ 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.

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Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows
Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows

CBS News • 30 Սեպ 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.

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Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened
Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened

The Guardian • 29 Սեպ 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.

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US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University

BBC • 29 Սեպ 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.

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Exclusive text messages reveal new details in alleged gang rape at Cornell University
Exclusive text messages reveal new details in alleged gang rape at Cornell University

CBS News • 29 Սեպ 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.

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Alleged gang rape at Cornell University: What we know about the lawsuit and investigation
Alleged gang rape at Cornell University: What we know about the lawsuit and investigation

CNN • 29 Սեպ 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.

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District attorney defends past decision not to seek criminal charges in Cornell rape allegations
District attorney defends past decision not to seek criminal charges in Cornell rape allegations

NBC News • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit

PBS • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging gang rape by fraternity members
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging gang rape by fraternity members

CBS News • 28 Սեպ 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.

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What is the latest in Cornell fraternity rape case? : NPR
What is the latest in Cornell fraternity rape case? : NPR

NPR • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened
Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened

The Guardian • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Alleged gang rape at Cornell: Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged assault at Chi Phi fraternity house
Alleged gang rape at Cornell: Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged assault at Chi Phi fraternity house

CNN • 28 Սեպ 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.

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District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'
District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 28 Սեպ 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.

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DA reopens probe into 7 Cornell frat bros who allegedly drugged, gang raped student
DA reopens probe into 7 Cornell frat bros who allegedly drugged, gang raped student

New York Post • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Ex-Cornell student sues fraternity members and college over alleged gang rape and claims several were punished with essay-writing
Ex-Cornell student sues fraternity members and college over alleged gang rape and claims several were punished with essay-writing

independent.co.uk • 28 Սեպ 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.

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Florence Pugh Reacts To Cornell Rape Allegations
Florence Pugh Reacts To Cornell Rape Allegations

huffpost.com • 27 Սեպ 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.

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