Cornell agrees to outside review of how it handled alleged sexual assault: Governor
Summary
Cornell University agreed to an independent review of how it handled a sexual assault case involving a fraternity. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for the outside investigation to ensure the university properly protected students and addressed the allegations.Key Facts
- A former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and gang-raped by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
- Governor Kathy Hochul asked Cornell to conduct an independent investigation into the university’s handling of the case.
- Cornell agreed to start the outside review and will report on the details.
- Prosecutors reopened the criminal investigation and are considering charges, noting differences from earlier police reports.
- The Chi Phi fraternity chapter at Cornell has been banned from the campus.
- Some accused fraternity members were removed from the chapter shortly after the initial police report.
- Cornell conducted a Title IX investigation, resulting in sanctions against those involved.
- About 35% of Cornell undergraduate women reported experiencing sexual assault according to internal data.
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