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Cornell University bans fraternity parties following sexual assault allegation
Cornell University has announced an immediate suspension of all social events and parties held in fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. This decision follows a civil lawsuit filed by a former student, identified as Jane Doe, who alleges she was sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house on October 19, 2024.
University President Michael Kotlikoff addressed the situation, expressing deep regret over the incident and acknowledging that women on campus continue to feel unsafe. The ban specifically targets houses belonging to the Interfraternity Council. Kotlikoff emphasized that the university is taking these measures to address failures in safety and stated that any violations of the directive will not be tolerated.
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Chi Phi · Cornell University · Interfraternity Council · Michael Kotlikoff
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- [● 3 SOURCES] University President Michael Kotlikoff stated that women on campus continue to doubt their safety. www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cornell University has suspended all social events in fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A former student, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, alleged she was sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house on October 19, 2024. www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The university administration declared that violations of the new event ban will not be tolerated. www.kurierverlag.de · www.hna.de · www.mannheim24.de