Cornell bans fraternity parties after 2024 gang rape allegations
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Cornell University suspended all fraternity parties through the 2026-27 academic year after a former student sued over an alleged gang rape at a Chi Phi house in October 2024.
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the ban and other measures on Tuesday, citing the need to address campus safety after Jane Doe filed a lawsuit last month alleging she was drugged and raped by several men at a fraternity party in 2024. [1] [2] [3]
The university will transfer investigative authority to New York State Police, add a case manager for survivors, and bring in national experts to review fraternity life and sexual violence prevention. [1] [2] [3]
The case has drawn criticism from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and others over the university and local prosecutors' handling of the allegations; Attorney General Letitia James is now investigating. [1] [2] [3]
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