Cornell Gang Rape Review
Cornell President Announces Independent Review Following Alleged 2024 Student Gang Rape Lawsuit
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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced an outside law firm will review how the school handled a 2024 student gang rape case, following backlash over the accused perpetrators not being charged Morning Chronicle. The plaintiff alleged she was drugged with ketamine and assaulted by seven Chi Phi fraternity members. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reopened the criminal investigation and appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead it LA Times.
Kotlikoff called the alleged assault "deeply disturbing" and pledged greater transparency in how Cornell handles such cases moving forward Le Monde. The university said it supports reopening the investigation and will act immediately to address the situation.
Seven Fraternity Members Accused of Sexual Assault
A Cornell student filed a lawsuit last month detailing alleged assault by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024 Free Malaysia Today. She claimed the men drugged her with ketamine before the attack. Prosecutors initially declined to charge anyone involved in the case, sparking widespread criticism of both law enforcement and the university's response.
Hochul Reopens Investigation Into Prosecutorial Decision
New York Governor Kathy Hochul stepped in to reopen the criminal investigation after the initial prosecutorial decision drew public outcry Morning Chronicle. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead the effort. The move signals concern that the original investigation may have been inadequate or mishandled by local prosecutors.
Cornell Commits to External Review and Transparency
President Kotlikoff announced Cornell will hire an outside law firm to conduct an independent review of the university's handling of the case Barron's. He pledged the school would operate with greater transparency going forward. Cornell stated it supports the decision to reopen the criminal investigation and will cooperate fully with authorities LA Times.
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