Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
Summary
Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties for the rest of the school year following a lawsuit alleging a sexual assault at a fraternity party in 2024. The university also announced new support measures for survivors and changes to how sexual assault investigations are handled on campus.Key Facts
- A woman, Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit claiming she was drugged and raped by several men at a Cornell fraternity party in 2024.
- Cornell's president, Michael Kotlikoff, apologized for the assault and banned fraternity parties for the rest of the school year.
- Violating the new party ban could lead to suspension from the university.
- The university will add more staff to help sexual assault survivors report incidents and get support.
- New York State Police officers trained in trauma will investigate sexual assault cases on campus if survivors want to press charges.
- Cornell faced criticism for how it shared information with local prosecutors about the assault.
- The New York governor appointed the state attorney general to investigate the case.
- Cornell plans to bring in experts on sexual violence prevention to recommend further changes.
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