US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
Summary
New York prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. The woman, called Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was drugged and assaulted by several fraternity members, and the case may go before a grand jury for possible charges.Key Facts
- The alleged assault happened on October 19, 2024, at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house.
- Jane Doe claims she was drugged with ketamine and was too intoxicated to consent.
- She reported the incident to Cornell University Police on November 8, 2024.
- Prosecutors initially decided not to press charges, saying her statement then did not support claims of drugging or gang rape.
- The DA’s office is now reviewing new information and plans to present the case to a grand jury.
- A grand jury is a legal group that decides if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.
- Jane Doe’s lawyer said she was traumatized and did not fully understand the incident at first.
- The lawsuit also alleges Cornell University did not properly punish the fraternity members involved.
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