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'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation

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College students in Washington D.C. expressed shock after learning about a reopened investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University that occurred in 2024. The victim filed a civil lawsuit against the university on September 16, claiming she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house and alleging that Cornell did not provide adequate protection or punishment for those involved. Cornell has denied these claims as false but said it supported presenting the case to a grand jury.
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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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'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a woman at Cornell University in 2024. The woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university on 16 September alleging she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house at the university.
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'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged rape of a woman at Cornell University in 2024. The woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university on 16 September alleging she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house at the university. asserted
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She also alleged that Cornell failed to protect her or adequately punish the men involved. asserted
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Cornell has said it supported presenting the case to a grand jury, while rejecting as "false" claims that it failed to punish those involved. uncertain
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The BBC spoke to college students in Washington DC about their reactions to the latest information about the incident. asserted
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