Student said encounter at frat house 'felt like coercion' in 2024 statement to police
Summary
A Cornell University student gave a detailed statement to campus police in 2024 about an incident at a fraternity house that year, describing the experience as feeling like coercion. The district attorney decided not to press charges in 2024, saying the student’s account showed some consent, though the case was reopened recently.Key Facts
- The student gave a six-page sworn statement in November 2024 about the October 2024 incident at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
- She described multiple times when she said no to sexual acts, but felt pressured and intoxicated during the events.
- The student called the situation coercive because she felt unable to say no due to her heavy intoxication.
- In her statement, she explained taking more ketamine (a drug) hoping that if she passed out, the men could be charged with rape.
- The district attorney in Tompkins County said the student did not withdraw consent during the encounter, leading to no charges in 2024.
- The men's behavior reportedly stopped when she expressed discomfort, according to the district attorney.
- The student’s statement was first obtained and reported by ABC News in 2026.
- The case has been reopened for further investigation as of late 2026.
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