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NY AG Letitia James launches ‘review’ into ‘Cornell 7’ gang rape case

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New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a review into the handling of the "Cornell 7" gang rape case by an unspecified institution. During her statement on Spectrum News, James clarified that her office has civil jurisdiction and is examining whether the institution could improve its protocols to better protect students from sexual assault. This comes amid calls for investigations from other politicians like Governor Kathy Hochul, following national outrage over the case.

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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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“My office has civil jurisdiction, not criminal jurisdiction,” James explained on Spectrum News Wednesday evening. asserted

James → have → News

“At this point in time we are possibly looking at how Cornell handled this situation and whether or not they could update their protocols and provide security to all their students,” James said. “Particularly individuals who are the victims of sexual assault.” uncertain

who → look → assault

The alleged victim, in her lawsuit, slammed Cornell’s internal Title IX investigation process that involved 12 hearings — and claimed her attackers only got a slap on the wrist, with just two out of the seven expelled. asserted

two → allege → seven

Cornell has denied those claims, saying it acted in accordance with police and banned the Chi Phi chapter from campus. uncertain

it → deny → campus

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten separately has said his office reopened a criminal investigation into the alleged rape. asserted

office → say → rape

Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted

Report → start → news

James’ remarks came as other pols, like Gov. Kathy Hochul have called for similar investigations and reviews into the sickening case, which has garnered furious national uproar in recent weeks. asserted

which → come → weeks

NY AG Letitia James launches ‘review’ into ‘Cornell 7’ gang rape case

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