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Cornell 7 rape accuser claims she was assaulted repeatedly in a closet — while going in and out of consciousness

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Brown, H. (2026, October 2). Cornell 7 rape accuser claims she was assaulted repeatedly in a closet — while going in and out of consciousness. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/us-news/cornell-7-rape-accuser-claims-she-was-assaulted-repeatedly-in-a-closet/

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A Cornell University student identified as Jane Doe has accused seven fraternity members of drugging and repeatedly raping her over the course of a night in October 2024, according to Cornell’s Title IX investigation. The assaults allegedly took place while she was intermittently conscious and included being led into a closet at the Chi Phi house for further attacks. Investigators also found evidence of graphic messages exchanged on Snapchat between fraternity members discussing the incident. New York Attorney General Letitia James is now overseeing the criminal investigation as special prosecutor, though no charges have been filed yet.

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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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In another exchange sent on the platform just before 1:45 am, a brother asked, “Shop still open?” and another replied, “Yea.” New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken over the reopened criminal investigation as special prosecutor, replacing the Tompkins County district attorney. No criminal charges have been filed, but James said her office will review the evidence and pursue prosecution if they finds wrongdoing. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).

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🔮 In another exchange sent on the platform just before 1:45 am, a brother asked, “Shop still open?” and another replied, “Yea.” New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken over the reopened criminal investigation as special prosecutor, replacing the Tompkins County district attorney. No criminal charges have been filed, but James said her office will review the evidence and pursue prosecution if they finds wrongdoing. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).

2026-10-02 · New York Post

Cornell 7 rape accuser claims she was assaulted repeatedly in a closet — while going in and out of consciousness · mixed framing

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The Cornell University student who has accused seven fraternity members of drugging and raping her claimed she was assaulted in a closet while she was going in and out of consciousness, according to new details from the Ivy League’s investigation. uncertain

she → accuse → investigation

The sickening account was detailed in Cornell University’s months-long Title IX investigation into what happened the night of Oct. 19, 2024. asserted

what → detail → Oct.

The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, told campus police that she was led into a closet at the Chi Phi house by two of the fraternity brothers, and repeatedly raped, even while she was blacking out. asserted

she → identify → brothers

“It was just raping,” she said, according to the findings obtained by CBS News. uncertain

she → say → News

She has told investigators that she “felt like bait.” asserted

she → tell → bait

“I felt like lions around me. asserted

I → feel → me

It just was a totally debilitating place to be in,” the then-sophomore said at a university hearing. asserted

sophomore → say → hearing

The Chi Phi students also allegedly shared a photo of Jane Doe, who was 20 at the time, in a Snapchat group message, where one of those accused texted about “free p—y.” uncertain

one → share → y.

More messages on Snapchat obtained by CBS reveal the disgusting behavior of the male students accused in the suit. asserted

messages → obtain → suit

“Like you can walk in and whip it out,” one man allegedly wrote. uncertain

man → walk → it

you → send → HOPE