The Aporia · Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Cornell University’s handling of an alleged gang-rape case from 2024, stating that the victim was "failed" by those responsible for her protection. Hochul announced that State Attorney General Letitia James would take over as special prosecutor to investigate the case fully and ensure transparency in legal proceedings. The governor highlighted concerns about gaps in state law regarding voluntary intoxication during sexual assault cases.

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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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Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she would “ensure” that all the facts of the alleged gang-rape in a fraternity house at Cornell University “are brought into light” while harshly criticizing the institution for how they handled the 2024 case.

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Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says · assertive framing

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Hochul, a Democrat, said the woman in the case, was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including the police and the county prosecutor. asserted

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“I’m deeply disturbed at Cornell University’s police and how they handled this,” Hochul said of the Ivy League university in Ithaca in upstate New York. asserted

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In a rare legal development, Hochul late on Thursday announced that the state attorney general, Letitia James, was taking over the entire case as a special prosecutor. asserted

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“I will not allow anyone to sweep this case under the rug,” Hochul said in a press conference on Friday morning alongside James. asserted

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“Every New Yorker deserves to know that when they report a crime, they will be investigated fully and fairly. asserted

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That they will be seen and heard. asserted

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I stand ready to lead a process guided by the facts and the law,” James said. asserted

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James will oversee the investigation and, if warranted, present evidence to a grand jury in a process that could lead to the pressing of criminal charges. uncertain

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Hochul sharply criticized the investigation that began in 2024 after the woman in the case went to the police. asserted

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“In what world would the police learn from a victim that she’d been literally gang-raped while intoxicated by five men in a fraternity house, and not elevate those allegations to the district attorney,” Hochul said, of the alleged assaults. asserted

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The governor also criticized what she called “a gap in state law” relating to claiming a sexual crime was committed when the alleged victim was voluntarily intoxicated. asserted

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She said: “If someone is too intoxicated to consent, it should not matter whether they chose to use drugs or alcohol. asserted

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Hochul said on Thursday she was appointing James after she “lost faith” in the district attorney’s ability to oversee the case after he decided not to prosecute the case in 2024, among other reasons. asserted

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A former Cornell University student, who identifies by the pseudonym Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit in September alleging she was gang-raped at a fraternity in 2024, when she was 20. asserted

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She said she was drugged and repeatedly raped over the course of seven hours. asserted

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The case has sparked national outrage, roiled the campus and raised questions about why no criminal case was brought. asserted

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Thomas Giuffra, a lawyer for Jane Doe, said his client was “not doing well” amid the uproar. asserted

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Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. asserted

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In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. asserted

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Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html asserted

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