Cornell University: Student says she was raped in closet while blacking out
New details have emerged in a civil lawsuit regarding a 2024 gang rape allegation at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity. The victim claims she was drugged and assaulted while losing consciousness, prompting prosecutors to reopen the investigation.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing issues regarding sexual assault on university campuses and the accountability of Greek life organizations.
More disturbing details have emerged from the investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University in the US. A former student of the Ivy League institution, who accused seven fraternity members of drugging and raping her in 2024, told investigators that she was repeatedly assaulted inside a closet even though she was slipping in and out of consciousness, according to a report in the New York Post.The fresh disclosure comes as a few media outlets accessed documents of Cornell's months-long investigation into the incident that has created a storm in the US. The allegations by the former student relate to an incident at the Chi Phi fraternity house on October 19, 2024.
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