Cornell University gang rape investigation reopened by New York prosecutors FAST-MOVING

Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity gang rape investigation Tompkins County sexual assault lawsuit

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University involving seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The decision follows a civil lawsuit filed by a woman, identified as Jane Doe, who alleges she was drugged with ketamine and sexually assaulted for several hours in October 2024.

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten stated that his office will present evidence to a grand jury to determine if criminal charges are warranted. Van Houten noted that the decision to reopen the case stems from new evidence presented in the civil action, which differs from the victim's initial sworn statement to authorities in 2024, where she did not explicitly allege being drugged or gang-raped.

The civil lawsuit includes digital evidence, such as Snapchat group messages where fraternity members allegedly discussed the victim's availability for sex. Cornell University has stated it supports the renewed inquiry but defended its previous handling of the matter, asserting that it conducted a thorough Title IX investigation and imposed consequential punishments, including suspensions and expulsions, rather than mere essay-writing assignments.

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Chi Phi · Chi Phi fraternity · Cornell University · Jane Doe · Matthew Van Houten · Thomas Giuffra · Toby Morton · Tompkins County · Tompkins County District Attorney's Office

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[DISPUTED] Cornell University disputed claims that students only received essay-writing assignments, stating that sanctions included suspensions and expulsions. usaherald.com · www.ksfr.org · www.estadao.com.br · www.jnilbo.com · www.kyeonggi.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Former South Park writer Toby Morton launched the website TheCornell7.org to identify and document the accused fraternity members. actualidad.rt.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk · wltreport.com · 100percentfedup.com · usaherald.com
[● 22 SOURCES] The District Attorney noted that the accuser's initial sworn statement to police in 2024 differed from the allegations in her recent civil lawsuit. www.durangoherald.com · themorninghustle.com · san.com · theshaderoom.com · www.breitbart.com · +16 more
[● 38 SOURCES] A woman identified as Jane Doe alleges she was drugged and gang-raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity members in October 2024. www.durangoherald.com · patrapress.gr · www.europesays.com · themorninghustle.com · www.bbc.com · +31 more
[● 30 SOURCES] Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten is reopening the criminal investigation and will present evidence to a grand jury. www.durangoherald.com · patrapress.gr · www.europesays.com · themorninghustle.com · www.bbc.com · +24 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The lawsuit includes digital evidence, including a screenshot of a Snapchat group message sent during the assault inviting other fraternity members to take part. see.mv · www.womennews.co.kr · world-today-journal.com · novi.ba