Cornell bans fraternity parties after 2024 gang rape lawsuit

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-14 14:15:54 UTC

Cornell University will suspend 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 2024.

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 known as Jane Doe. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The measures include a zero-tolerance policy for violations, transferring investigations to New York State Police, and adding a case manager to support survivors. [1] [2] [3]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to review the case, and former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates will examine the university's response. [1] [3]

Sources

1. Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations

   BBC World · 2026-10-13 18:25:28 UTC · Full text

2. Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-13 18:45:51 UTC · Full text

3. Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case

   DW English · 2026-10-13 22:58:00 UTC · Full text

4. Cornell University bans fraternity parties after alleged gang rape

   France 24 English · 2026-10-14 13:55:11 UTC · Full text

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