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Cornell rape victim ‘failed’ by people bound to protect her: New York governor

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the handling of a rape accusation against members of a Cornell University fraternity, stating that the victim was “failed” by campus police and county prosecutors who closed the case without interviewing her or other involved parties. Following revelations about how authorities managed the case, Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to review it. The probe had been closed in 2024 but reopened after the woman filed a lawsuit against seven former fraternity members and Cornell University.

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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 woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and county prosecutor, New York governor Kathy Hochul said Friday.

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🔮 James said her office would review evidence, interview witnesses and pursue prosecutions if warranted, adding that the investigation could take months.

2026-10-03 · Times of India

Cornell rape victim ‘failed’ by people bound to protect her: New York governor · mixed framing

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Hochul → accuse → police

Hochul said at a news conference that she decided to appoint attorney general Letitia James as a special prosecutor to take over the investigation after learning “troubling details” about how authorities have handled the woman’s claims thus far, including that the district attorney closed the case without having anyone interview the accuser or anyone else involved in the alleged attack. uncertain

anyone → say → attack

“In what world does the district attorney not even interview her, or anyone else involved, or even request the full transcript?” Hochul said. asserted

Hochul → interview → transcript

“This woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable. asserted

that → endure → something

And then at every turn, she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her.” asserted

she → fail → her

The probe was closed without charges in 2024, but Van Houten reopened it on Monday after the woman sued seven former Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell and others. asserted

woman → close → members

The lawsuit alleges she was plied with drugs and alcohol, then subjected to sexual acts by several men while partially or entirely incapacitated. asserted

she → allege → men

Lawyers for two defendants denied they participated in a sexual assault. Van Houten, who was removed from the case, backed James’ appointment but said the university had not provided the full picture. asserted

university → participate → picture

James said her office would review evidence, interview witnesses and pursue prosecutions if warranted, adding that the investigation could take months. uncertain

investigation → say → months