Cornell Fraternity Gang Rape Allegations Spark Renewed Investigation and Public Scrutiny

Hindustan Times · education

A Cornell University student's allegations of gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 have resurfaced, prompting widespread online debate and criticism over the lack of criminal charges. The woman filed a lawsuit last month, leading the Tompkins County district attorney to reopen the criminal investigation after initially declining to prosecute. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state attorney general as a special prosecutor to oversee the probe. The university had previously suspended the Chi Phi fraternity and investigated the incident, leading to student expulsions and suspensions.