Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
Summary
A New York prosecutor has reopened a criminal investigation into gang rape allegations involving seven Cornell University fraternity members after a woman filed a lawsuit saying she was assaulted in 2024. Cornell University supports the reopened probe and said it previously took disciplinary action, including expelling and suspending some students and closing the fraternity chapter.Key Facts
- A woman alleges she was gang raped by seven Cornell fraternity members in October 2024 after being given alcohol and drugs.
- She filed a lawsuit on September 16, accusing the fraternity, university, an Ithaca bar, and others of failing to prevent or properly address the assault.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney, Matthew Van Houten, said the office will present new evidence to a grand jury.
- The woman initially reported the incident to campus police but did not claim gang rape or drugging at that time.
- No criminal charges were filed earlier because of lack of fuller information; the prosecutor reopened the case after receiving more evidence.
- Cornell closed the Chi Phi fraternity chapter in 2024, expelled some students, and suspended others after its own investigation.
- Federal privacy laws prevent Cornell from sharing detailed information on disciplinary actions.
- The university said it conducted a thorough internal review with opportunities for both sides to present evidence.
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