New York prosecutors reopen criminal inquiry into 2024 Cornell fraternity gang rape case
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into allegations that seven Chi Phi fraternity members gang-raped a female student at Cornell University in October 2024. The accuser, Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit on September 16, 2026, claiming the university failed to protect her. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. The district attorney had initially declined charges, citing Doe's 2024 sworn statement describing voluntary participation. Cornell denies punishing perpetrators with only essays, stating expulsions and suspensions were imposed.
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