Cornell police received tip about Chi Phi seeking to keep alleged rape under wraps
Summary
Cornell University police received a tip that the Chi Phi fraternity tried to keep an alleged gang rape secret to protect the fraternity's reputation. The university is investigating claims that members discussed the incident as a "consensual orgy" and worked to control information after a student reported being raped by several fraternity members.Key Facts
- A rape was reported at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity in 2024 involving 8-10 men and a student named Jane Doe.
- Cornell police got a tip that fraternity leaders asked a witness to stay quiet to protect the fraternity’s image.
- Investigators found evidence of meetings and messages where members coordinated what to say about the incident.
- Some fraternity brothers described the event as consensual but were worried about their reputation.
- The fraternity chapter was suspended by Cornell University after the allegations.
- Seven accused fraternity members denied any wrongdoing.
- One accused member said he was too intoxicated and claimed to be a victim himself.
- The accused member threatened legal action against Jane Doe and the university’s Title IX investigator.
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