New York Prosecutors Reopen Alleged Cornell University Gang Rape Case

Cornell University is at the center of a developing matter involving an alleged gang rape case that took place in 2024. Prosecutors are reopening the matter after the alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against a group of fraternity members at Cornell University. ABC News reports that prosecutors in Tompkins County in Central New York State are examining the claims made by a Jane Doe, the alleged victim of the assault. According to Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, his office is examining whether or not to bring charges but did share that there are two conflicting claims at the heart of the matter.“It’s our intention to present the case to the Tompkins County grand jury with Jane Doe’s cooperation,” Van Houten told the outlet. “We want to reexamine whether there’s additional evidence that we were not aware of in November of 2024, that exists now that would change our assessment of the case and would result in the grand jury finding that there was criminal conduct.” Back in 2024, the Jane Doe and former student accused seven current and former members of the Chi Phi fraternity of assaulting her, leading to the chapter’s expulsion from Cornell University. The sch...