Cornell Assault Dispute
Attorney Disputes District Attorney Claims Over Cornell University Gang Rape Allegations
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A newly released police transcript reveals that a Cornell University woman told campus officers in 2024 she was
The disclosure contradicts Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who claimed the accuser never alleged rape, describing her account instead as voluntary and consensual. NBC News reports no criminal charges were filed against the seven men she accused.
What The Police Transcript Actually Shows
The woman's statement to Cornell campus police directly contradicts the district attorney's account. ABC News obtained a transcript showing she told officers with
She also told police that roughly
District Attorney's Disputed Version Of Events
DA Van Houten's public statements diverged sharply from the police record. He claimed the accuser described the October 2024 fraternity incident as involving voluntary drug use and consensual sex. The Daily Mail reports he argued she never alleged rape or being drugged.
This claim now faces scrutiny after the police transcript surfaced. The woman had been interviewed over two days by campus police following the alleged assault at a fraternity house.
Seven Men Accused But Not Charged
The woman alleges seven fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her in October 2024. NPR reports that despite her detailed account to police, prosecutors never filed criminal charges against any of them.
Public backlash over the case prompted Cornell University to announce an independent investigation into how the accusation was handled by police, prosecutors, and the school.
What Comes Next For Cornell's Investigation
The university's independent probe will examine whether proper procedures were followed. HuffPost notes the case has raised questions about how district attorneys handle sexual assault allegations on college campuses.
The accuser has filed a civil lawsuit against the seven men and is demanding accountability from university and law enforcement officials who handled the case.
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