Timeline of alleged Cornell University fraternity house rape investigation
Summary
The District Attorney in Tompkins County, New York, has reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University. A former student known as Jane Doe claims she was drugged and raped by seven men at a fraternity house during a party.Key Facts
- Jane Doe started her freshman year at Cornell University in August 2022.
- Around October 18, 2024, someone overdosed on ketamine at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
- On October 19-20, 2024, Jane Doe says she was drugged and gang-raped by seven men at the fraternity party.
- Jane Doe was reportedly intoxicated before arriving at the party, having consumed alcohol at her sorority and two bars.
- Jane Doe communicated concerns about her reputation and described feeling uninvited and unsupported afterward.
- A fraternity member allegedly posted in a Snapchat group about “free” sex happening at the party on the morning of the incident.
- Text messages between Jane Doe and one accused man show her expressing shame and his concern about being labeled an assaulter.
- The case has drawn attention from media, law enforcement, and the university since 2024.
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