Details Emerge in Case of Former Cornell Student Alleging Gang Rape by Fraternity Members

TL;DR

A former Cornell student, Jane Doe, is suing seven Chi Phi fraternity members and the university, alleging she was drugged and gang-raped.
The Tompkins County District Attorney's Office is reopening the criminal investigation into the alleged assault from October 2024.
The DA noted that the victim's initial sworn statement differed significantly from her civil lawsuit allegations.
Cornell conducted an internal Title IX investigation, leading to expulsions and sanctions for some accused fraternity members.
The fraternity chapter has been closed and barred from campus.
The victim's attorney claims the initial criminal investigation was insufficient.
One accused fraternity member's attorney denies the allegations, stating his client had no physical contact and tested negative for ketamine.
Another accused member's attorney also denies the allegations, emphasizing that accusations are not proof.

Continue reading the original article