Cornell bans fraternity parties after 2024 gang rape lawsuit
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Cornell University suspended all fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year after a former student sued over an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the ban on Tuesday, citing backlash over the university’s handling of the 2024 assault allegations made by a woman identified as Jane Doe. [1] [2]
The measures include transferring sexual-assault investigations to New York State Police, adding a case manager for survivors, and expanding prevention programs. [1] [2]
Doe’s lawsuit alleges she was drugged and raped at a Chi Phi fraternity party on 19 October 2024; the fraternity was later shut down and some members expelled. [1] [2]
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- Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
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- Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
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