Exclusive video obtained of Cornell frat's text chain in alleged gang rape investigation
Updated on: September 28, 2026 / 11:38 PM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- The Tompkins County district attorney is reopening the criminal case regarding an alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity.
- The DA stated the victim's original statement did not align with the lawsuit's allegations, describing her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as voluntary.
- CBS News New York obtained exclusive video of the fraternity's group Snapchat conversation from the night of the alleged rape, containing messages about a woman's availability.
- Attorneys for the accused deny the allegations; one client's attorney presented a negative hair follicle test for ketamine.
- Cornell University stated it supports the DA's decision and that its Title IX process resulted in sanctions.
- The victim's attorney claims investigators did not fully follow up on evidence, including the frat's group chat.