Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
Summary
A former Cornell University student, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit claiming she was drugged and raped by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024. While no criminal charges were initially filed, the local District Attorney's Office has reopened the investigation and plans to present the case to a grand jury.Key Facts
- Jane Doe was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted by seven Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell in October 2024.
- She filed a civil lawsuit against the fraternity members and Cornell University for failing to protect her.
- Cornell conducted a Title IX investigation and held a hearing; some fraternity members were expelled, others received suspensions and other punishments.
- The fraternity chapter was closed and banned from campus in 2024.
- Jane Doe reported the incident to campus police three weeks after it occurred.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office initially did not file charges but reopened the case in response to community pressure.
- The DA plans to bring evidence to a grand jury for further legal action.
- The lawsuit accuses Cornell of breach of contract, negligence, and violating state laws, seeking monetary damages.
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