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New York governor urges review of Cornell response to assault case

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a sexual assault case that occurred at the Chi Phi fraternity house in September 2024. In response to mounting scrutiny and a civil lawsuit filed by an unidentified former student alleging rape, Hochul supports reopening the criminal investigation by local prosecutors. The governor emphasizes concerns about Cornell's campus culture and its procedures for prevention and reporting of sexual assault incidents.

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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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The matter raises “serious questions about Cornell’s campus culture and its systems for prevention, reporting, and response”, Hochul said in a statement. “I am calling for outside counsel to conduct a transparent, independent review of the university’s response to determine whether Cornell met every obligation to protect its students and pursue justice,” she said.

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🔮 A Cornell spokesperson said on Sept 29 the university would continue to work with state officials to advance student safety and well-being and shared the governor’s commitment to addressing issues with the campus culture.

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New York governor urges review of Cornell response to assault case · assertive framing

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New York governor urges review of Cornell response to assault case NEW YORK – asserted

governor → urge → case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 incident at a fraternity that resulted in new allegations of rape and sexual assault in September. asserted

that → call → September

Hochul weighed in on Sept 29 on a case that has drawn mounting scrutiny, backing a decision by local prosecutors to reopen the criminal probe and present it to a grand jury. asserted

that → weigh → jury

In a civil suit filed in New York Supreme Court in September, an unidentified former Cornell student alleged she was drugged at the Chi Phi fraternity house and raped by seven students in 2024. asserted

she → file → 2024

The lawsuit named the individuals, and alleged the university, the fraternity and her sorority failed to protect her. asserted

university → name → her

she → raise → justice

A Cornell spokesperson said on Sept 29 the university would continue to work with state officials to advance student safety and well-being and shared the governor’s commitment to addressing issues with the campus culture. asserted

university → say → culture

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said on Sept 28 that his office reopened the case based on information in the civil suit and that he will present the matter to a criminal grand jury, which could vote to indict individuals involved. uncertain

which → say → individuals

The plaintiff in the civil suit against Cornell, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, alleged she was “plied with alcohol and drugs to the point of intoxication”, resulting in “heinous criminal sexual acts”. asserted

she → identify → acts

“The allegations in this case are nothing short of horrifying,” Hochul said. asserted

Hochul → say → case

“No student should ever be left wondering whether the institutions meant to protect them will listen and act.” asserted

institutions → leave → them

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo said on Sept 28 that Cornell did not contact the city’s police department regarding the incident and referred to the university’s response to the matter as a “miscarriage of justice”. asserted

Cornell → say → justice

A university spokesperson said the school would work with the Mayor to address his concerns. asserted

school → say → concerns

Cornell University Vice-President for University Relations Kyle Kimball had previously said the university pursued “consequential punishments” for those involved, including expulsions and suspensions. asserted

university → say → expulsions

The Chi Phi chapter also remains barred from campus, according to Kimball. uncertain

chapter → bar → Kimball