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287 articles about 78 events for “Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation”.
“Lawyers for one of the seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of gang raping a student argued in court Thursday that Attorney General Letitia James should be booted from the case — as the Ivy League university was forced to hand over reports of sexual…”
“MONTICELLO, N.Y. — Lawyers for one of seven former Cornell University fraternity members accused in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit argued in court Thursday that New York Attorney General Letitia James should be removed as special prosecutor, alleging…”
“New York State Police will take over future sexual assault investigations at Cornell University following mounting criticism of the school’s handling of a former student’s allegations that she was drugged and gang-raped by members of a fraternity.”
“New York state police have announced they will take charge of future sexual assault investigations at Cornell University in the latest fallout over the university's handling of an alleged gang rape on campus.”
“- Published New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that state police will now investigate all future sexual offence complaints at Cornell University after the fallout from a gang rape accusation at the institution.”
“After at least an hour of debate, members voted down an attempt to delay voting on the resolution until an independent investigation into Cornell’s handling of the sexual assault allegations was completed.”
“The criminal investigation by Cornell’s police department stalled after the local district attorney declined to pursue charges.”
“Amid the renewed investigation into seven men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Cornell, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has drawn backlash for appearing in a Netflix documentary about the case and commenting on the allegations.”
“When Shailey Ostlund reported her former boyfriend for alleged sexual assault at Indiana University in 2015, she was told the investigation would take six weeks.”
“A Cornell fraternity brother accused of sexually assaulting a female student was punished with an essay about how to prevent drug use, a new report has revealed.”
“An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.”
“The city of Ithaca called on the Cornell University Police Department to turn over sex and violent crime investigations to the Ithaca Police Department, after the city council voted nearly unanimously in favor of the measure.”
“…hael Tracey shouted during a city council meeting that the 'Cornell 7' have not been afforded any due process The Ivy League school has been embroiled in controversy since Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit last month, claiming she was coerced into taking drugs…”
“The Ithaca Common Council voted Wednesday night to pass a temporary moratorium on special events permits at Cornell University and called on the school to hand over investigations into "violent sex crimes" to the Ithaca Police Department.”
“The school also said it would add sexual assault investigators to its police force.”
“The allegation that seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University drugged and sexually assaulted a female student has roiled the country.”
“Ithaca, New York: Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school’s latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape…”
“Cornell University hired former US Acting Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an internal investigation into the university’s response to sexual assault on campus — as well as their handling of the “Cornell 7” gang-rape allegations.”
“Students and politicians have demanded answers from Cornell after a former student sued the university, seven men, a fraternity and her sorority in September, claiming she was sexually assaulted in October 2024 at a fraternity party.”
“In the aftermath, Cornell University Police sent letters to Verizon and T-Mobile stating they were 'investigating a sexual assault incident, wherein it is believed that the account/phone number listed below may contain evidence pertinent to the ongoing…”
“Cornell University’s president was met with scrutiny and sharp questions from its faculty senate on Wednesday, when the group convened to discuss a no-confidence vote over the university’s handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house,…”
“Cornell faculty pressure president ahead of no-confidence vote NEW YORK – Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff is facing mounting pressure over the school’s handling of sexual assault allegations, after faculty peppered him with questions ahead of a…”
“The resolution to be voted on later this month states that the Faculty Senate "has no confidence in the ability of the central administration to effectively address the ongoing crisis of sexual assault at Cornell University."”
“A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted last weekend at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago, as Greek life nationwide faces renewed scrutiny for recurrent misconduct.”
“A 21-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago on Sunday morning, as other men 'cheered' outside the room According to the police report, the suspect tried to brush off the woman's…”
“The news comes amid the fallout to a bombshell civil lawsuit in which a woman, identified only as Jane Doe, claimed she was coerced into taking drugs and sexually assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University.”
“WATCH: CORNELL STUDENTS PROTEST SCHOOL'S HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION: In its court filing, Moonies also asserted as affirmative defenses that Doe cannot establish that it unlawfully sold alcohol to an underage or visibly intoxicated person, or…”
“…the 20-year-old sorority girl was drugged with ketamine and sexually assaulted by seven men over a seven-hour ordeal in a fraternity bedroom Cornell University and local authorities have been heavily scrutinized for their handling of the case Jane Doe alleges…”
“Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff shared an apologetic video Saturday, saying that Jane Doe's account “raises heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanization and aspects of party culture, alcohol and drug use.””
“The fraternity was suspended on Nov. 8, 2024, the same day Doe reported sexual assault allegations to campus police, according to Doe's civil complaint.”
“The woman accusing seven Cornell fraternity members of sexual assault will remain anonymous as ‘Jane Doe’ throughout her civil trial against them and the university, a judge has ruled.”
“…s rape allegations, detailed in a lawsuit last month that identified her only as Jane Doe, have sparked campus protests, renewed scrutiny of Cornell’s disciplinary system and led to the reopening of a criminal investigation of the alleged October 2024…”
“Responding to Doe's initial allegation, Cornell said it had opened an internal investigation, as well as a civil rights inquiry.”
“…to impose a gag order in the civil case brought by a former Cornell University student who alleged she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024, calling the request a "'side show' meant to muddy the waters and distract from the merits of the…”
“…one of the men named in a civil lawsuit brought by a former Cornell University student who alleged she was sexually assaulted at a school fraternity in 2024 is asking a New York judge to impose a gag order in the case, arguing the publicity surrounding the…”
“'(Hochul) is requesting an unbiased investigation and a thorough investigation, and we will do that, based on the facts and based on the evidence.' Komatireddy attacked James for her handling of the case, saying she 'has certainly never prosecuted a sexual…”
““She’s certainly never prosecuted a sexual assault case and she’s already screwed this one up,””
“The university’s action comes as fraternity and sorority organizations face heightened national criticism following high-profile allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University.”
“… the recent bombshell case out of Ithaca, New York, where a Cornell University student known as Jane Doe sued the institution, seven men, and other university-affiliated individuals, claiming she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity party in…”
“The case has prompted scrutiny of Cornell’s handling of sexual assault cases and led prosecutors to reopen their investigation.”
“Sarabia is one of the so-called “Cornell 7” – a group of alumni and fraternity members cited in the civil suit by accuser Jane Doe, who claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi frat house in October 2024.”
“Doe claims in the suit that she was already too intoxicated to consent, but was nevertheless taken upstairs into a room with the two men where she was allegedly pressured to snort ketamine, given marijuana and high-proof liquor and then sexually assaulted.”
“Cornell “created an environment where sexual assault and rape of persons such as Plaintiff would be tolerated” and failed to “discipline or remove” the students, reads the suit — which comes after bare-bones media reports of the alleged attack at the time.”
“James was appointed to lead an ongoing criminal investigation into the claims that the seven fraternity brothers with Chi Phi sexually assaulted a young woman known only as Jane Doe while she was under the influence of drugs.”
“Cornell has said it takes allegations of allegations of sexual violence "extremely seriously" and that it "investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies."”
“Gamblers were betting on the outcome of the Cornell 7 sexual assault case Two days after a New York district attorney reopened the alleged Cornell University gang-rape case, the Polymarket gambling app allowed people to bet on the results of the investigation.”
“New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a response Thursday opposing an effort to bar her from acting as special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape investigation over claims of political bias.”
“Staff Pick: Past tensions between Cornell investigators and DA As we continued reporting on Cornell University’s handling of an alleged 2024 fraternity sexual assault, I kept thinking about another case involving the same district attorney: the death of…”
“More than 200 new complaints were filed with the office related to schools’ handling of sexual violence — rape, assault and abuse.”
“At Cornell University, a former student alleged that multiple Chi Phi fraternity members sexually assaulted her in October 2024.”
“Doe’s case comes weeks after a former Cornell University student claimed in a lawsuit that she was gang-raped at a fraternity party, causing national outrage, and just days after a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at a party hosted by a…”
“Doe, who has accused several Chi Phi brothers of sexual assault in October 2024, initially named Orazio Petito in her civil lawsuit.”
“…oar centers on a civil lawsuit filed Sept. 16 in Manhattan Supreme Court by a woman identified as Jane Doe, who alleges that seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity sexually assaulted her during the night of Oct. 19, 2024, and into the following…”
“We can't let anger over allegations of gang rape at Cornell convince us to re-implement old Title IV policies that disregard due process, writes Robert Shipley of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: There's a groundswell of demand to "do…”
“The defense attorney for a Cornell University fraternity member named in a civil sexual assault lawsuit is asking a judge to invalidate the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.”
“New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday vowed to conduct a "fair" investigation into the seven defendants accused of sexually assaulting an unnamed woman at a fraternity party at Cornell University.”
“…he alarming discovery — and five years after a firestorm of sexual misconduct allegations in the Canadian Armed Forces prompted a federal review — Stewart is sharing her story publicly for the first time, emboldened by the support for a woman who alleges she…”
“Matthew Ingalls was one of the two Cornell frat brothers expelled from the Ivy League school over explosive sexual assault allegations first raised in 2024; he denied wrongdoing Johnathan Newell, who grew up in South Florida, was also expelled following…”
“…n.' Kathy Hochul was confronted about her statements on the Cornell gang rape case during the New York gubernatorial debate The Democratic governor previously claimed that Jane Doe was 'failed at every turn' after she filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was…”
“…e responding in specific ways that address those concerns.' Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff claimed his creation of a presidential task force in February 2025 to address sexual assault on campus was a sign his administration took the issue…”
“Jane Doe’s family home hit with swatting attack after Cornell rape allegations: lawyer Lawsuit aims to change culture around sexual assault at Cornell, says lawyer Thomas Giuffra A SWAT team with assault rifles recently descended on the family home of Jane…”
“He subsequently convened a presidential task force to examine how Cornell handles sexual assault, but said this week that he never followed up to learn the outcomes of the criminal or Title IX investigations into the woman’s allegations.”
“Kathy Hochul during their contentious New York governor debate, accusing the incumbent of failing to act as a trustee at Cornell University — as the local District Attorney dropped the case over horrific sexual assault allegations.”
“We call on Cornell to create meaningful changes that protect and support survivors.' On Friday, the student-run organization Cornell Concert Commission announced that the event will not take place this school year because they support Jane Doe, an Instagram…”
“…er said that all frats should be abolished amid the ongoing Cornell 7 investigation Seven Chi Phi frat brothers have been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a female student who has been identified only as Jane Doe in a recent lawsuit The political…”
“…eneral Letitia James, right, is now overseeing the criminal investigation after being appointed special prosecutor by New York Governor Kathy Hochul The disturbing new details have emerged from Cornell University's months-long Title IX investigation into the…”
“Ingalls was one of the two fraternity brothers expelled from Cornell University in 2024 after an internal investigation found them responsible for sexual assault.”
“Matthew Ingalls, one of the Cornell frat brothers expelled from the Ivy League school over explosive sexual assault allegations, was on the rugby team and joined Chi Phi, one of America's oldest fraternities, after enrolling at the school The student's…”
“The case has sparked protests at Cornell and nationwide with demonstrators demanding greater accountability for how institutions handle sexual assault.”
“Log in A former Colorado State University student has sued a former fraternity member alleging he sexually assaulted her at an October 2024 party.”
“In a lawsuit filed last month, a Cornell student identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe said she had been plied with drugs and alcohol, then sexually assaulted by members of the campus chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity while she was incapacitated in October…”
“The department announced new rules — in the works long before the Cornell scandal hit the headlines — that colleges must follow in responding to sexual assault charges.”
“Matthew Ingalls was one of the two Cornell frat brothers expelled from the Ivy League school over explosive sexual assault allegations first raised in 2024; he denied wrongdoing Johnathan Newell, who grew up in South Florida, was also expelled following…”
“After the alleged assault, Doe reported the incident to Cornell’s police department, triggering the suspension of the Chi Phi fraternity and prompting a months-long investigation.”
“Sexual assault is a serious crime, and every accuser deserves a real investigation.”
“The Cornell rape investigation is sparking discussions on what needs to be done to prevent sexual assault on college campuses.”
“By LUKE KENTON Published: | Updated: Jane Doe didn't want to leave Cornell University – even if staying meant crossing paths on campus with some of the men she had accused of sexually assaulting her.”
“Ingall and Newell were the only brothers Cornell found responsible for sexual assault over Doe’s 2024 allegations.”
“Doe reported allegations of sexual assault to university police on Nov. 8, 2024, telling investigators that she was attacked between 11 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 5:45 a.m. on Oct. 20 at the Chi Phi fraternity house.”
“Cornell expelled Ingalls and another brother after an internal investigation found them responsible for sexual assault in May 2025.”
“… WARNING By MARY O'CONNOR Published: | Updated: One of the 'Cornell 7' fraternity brothers hit with explosive sexual assault allegations stemming from an alleged gang rape at the Ivy League school is believed to have retreated to Dubai, the Daily Mail can…”
“FX banner shows more work needed on sexual violence prevention, advocate says Sign decried by university president who says a code of conduct investigation is underway A researcher into sexual violence prevention on university campuses says she sees a…”
““Sexual assault is one of the most serious crimes that anyone can experience,” she told The Post.”
“…al edition of The Reason Roundtable, Senior Editor Robby Soave is joined by Associate Editor Liz Wolfe, reporter Reem Ibrahim, and Senior Producer Zach Weissmueller to discuss the sexual assault allegations against seven Cornell University fraternity…”
“The attorney representing the 20-year-old former Cornell University student identified as Jane Done, who was allegedly gang-raped by a group of fraternity brothers, condemned President Donald Trump for claiming the accused will not get a “fair shake” because…”
“A staggering 8,227 rapes were reported at American colleges and universities in 2024 — and elite New York schools such as Columbia, Cornell and NYU were far from immune from the plague of sexual violence, a Post review of federal and state crime data found.”
“Twitch streamer Lindsay “Lyndi” has shared a personal account of what she says was a difficult and abusive relationship after the recent Cornell University sexual assault case drew attention online.”
“A lawsuit filed last month by a former Cornell University student who goes by Jane Doe, alleging that she was drugged and gang-raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at the New York school in October 2024, has sparked a national conversation on…”
“Sexual assault allegations demand serious investigation, and accused students deserve a meaningful opportunity to defend themselves.”
“Backlash has erupted over Isaac Heeney being crowned the Sydney Swans' best and fairest player as the club continues to grapple with the fallout from sexual assault allegations involving women who attended a post-match gathering.”
“Cornell has said it provided evidence to the district attorney's office from its own investigation, including a Snapchat group chat in which fraternity members discussed a "free" sexual encounter with Doe on the night of the alleged assault.”
“More than 35% of female undergraduates surveyed at Cornell University reported experiencing nonconsensual sexual contact involving physical force, threats of force or incapacitation, according to a poll conducted last year, a figure that was up from 23% in…”
“Francis’ allegations come as accusations that members of a fraternity gang-raped a female Cornell University student for several hours have renewed questions nationwide about whether universities are doing enough to protect students from sexual assault.”
“More than 1,200 allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence or dating were reported to Cornell’s Title IX office between 2018 and 2024 — with just 162 ending up investigated during that time, according to the outlet.”
“A former student identified as Jane Doe sued Cornell and seven male fraternity members, alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted for hours in October 2024 at the Chi Phi fraternity house in Ithaca, New York.”
“At Cornell, a 2025 survey found that more than 1 in 3 undergraduate women reported experiencing a sexual assault at some point during their time there, up from 23% in 2023.”
“Aces guard Justine Pissott voiced her support for the student who accused seven Cornell University fraternity brothers of rape, while revealing in the same message that the WNBA player had been a victim of sexual assault herself.”
“The attorney for a former Cornell University student says law enforcement and the school failed to protect her after she raised allegations of sexual assault.”
“Log in As many as 35 percent of female undergraduates at Cornell University reported experiencing sexual assault during their time on campus—a staggering figure uncovered by a school task force that now hangs over a reopened criminal probe into a brutal…”
“Monday’s announcement prompted backlash from some advocates who argued that key federal protections for LGBTQ+ people and sexual assault survivors would be set back.”
“…g of the case comes weeks after the accuser, identified as Jane Doe to protect her anonymity, alleged in a lawsuit that she was drugged and sexually assaulted in a brutal, hours-long attack by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell in October…”