Phone calls, records suggest some Cornell students tried to contain rape allegations
Summary
Some fraternity brothers at Cornell University tried to manage and limit the impact of rape allegations against them after an incident in October 2024. The woman involved, Jane Doe, reported the incident as a gang rape, leading to investigations by Cornell and police, but no criminal charges were filed.Key Facts
- The incident occurred at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell in October 2024.
- Jane Doe initially thought the sexual encounter was mostly consensual but later described it as a gang rape.
- Fraternity members made phone calls and sent texts trying to keep Jane Doe calm and prevent her from being upset.
- Jane Doe reported the assault to Cornell police on November 8, 2024, but no charges were made.
- The alleged attacker, Matthew Ingalls, denied wrongdoing and said he was too drunk to consent.
- Cornell’s internal investigation lasted from November 2024 to May 2025.
- The case raised questions about alcohol, consent, and sexual violence on college campuses.
- Fraternity leadership discussed how to respond to the allegations and their impact on the group’s reputation.
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