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Cornell fraternity rape investigation will be reopened, DA says

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CBS News · collected 2026-09-28 · by Jesse Zanger
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The investigation into an alleged rape at a fraternity house will be reopened following a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was drugged and raped by multiple people over several hours. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced that he has begun reviewing the case, including new evidence from the civil complaint, with plans to present it to the county's grand jury for further action.
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A Cornell University student, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members at the Chi Phi house on October 19, 2024. Despite initial investigations that concluded without criminal charges being brought forward, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the case and intends to present it to a grand jury with Doe's cooperation, seeking new evidence not previously available.

Doe’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, reported that she is in constant fear due to intense public pressure and harassment. She suffers from insomnia and relies on medication to sleep. The case, which has garnered national attention, includes allegations against Cornell University, the fraternity, and other parties involved, leading the university president to suspend all fraternity parties until the end of the academic year for a thorough review.

The reopening of the investigation follows increased scrutiny over Title IX policies at educational institutions, focusing on handling sexual misconduct cases. Despite public campaigns aimed at unmasking Doe and defending the accused men—who deny any wrongdoing—the case remains highly sensitive with significant implications for university policy and legal procedures regarding sexual assault allegations.

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Once we determine the appropriate charges, the case will be prosecuted in the most objective and impartial means available – by testimony to the Tompkins County Grand Jury," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in a written statement.
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🔮 The investigation into will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
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The investigation into will be reopened, authorities said Monday. asserted
authorities → reopen → ?
The move comes after a lawsuit was filed earlier this month by a woman who claimed she was drugged and raped by multiple people at a fraternity house over the course of hours. asserted
she → come → hours
"I have been asked by the community to revisit the decision whether to pursue criminal charges against the seven fraternity members. asserted
I → ask → members
I have already begun that process, starting with our conversation with Jane Doe and her attorneys. asserted
I → begin → Doe
Once we determine the appropriate charges, the case will be prosecuted in the most objective and impartial means available – by testimony to the Tompkins County Grand Jury," Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said in a written statement. asserted
Houten → determine → statement
"The Grand Jury will be able to consider the testimony of Jane Doe as well as any new evidence raised by the allegations of the civil complaint. asserted
Jury → consider → complaint
Upon a vote by the Grand Jury to indict any or all of the individuals involved, this office will prosecute the charges zealously and to the fullest extent of the law," the statement continued. asserted
statement → indict → law
This is a developing story. asserted
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