Cornell rape case: New York AG launches review as prosecutors reopen case
The New York Attorney General is reviewing Cornell University's handling of a 2024 sexual assault case after prosecutors reopened the investigation. The lawsuit alleges that a student was drugged and gang-raped at a fraternity house.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing issues regarding campus safety, institutional accountability, and the legal challenges in prosecuting sexual assault allegations.
Home News World Sports Entertainment Science Royal Trending Health Videos Technology Cornell rape case: New York AG launches review as prosecutors reopen case The lawsuit names Cornell, Chi Phi and more than a dozen other defendants and includes allegations of negligence, sexual assault and battery
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office is reviewing Cornell University’s handling of rape allegations after a former student filed a lawsuit accusing seven fraternity members of sexually assaulting her.
The 101-page lawsuit alleges the woman, identified as Jane Doe, was drugged and gang raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024 while she was unable to consent.
The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday that it had reopened the investigation and would seek a grand jury review after being “asked by the community to revisit the decision whether to pursue criminal charges against the seven fraternity members,” according to CNN.
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