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New York Reopens Investigation Into Cornell Fraternity Assault Allegations
Authorities in New York are looking again at a serious case involving a former Cornell University student.
The woman says she was given drugs and sexually assaulted by several men in 2024.
She says the incident happened at a fraternity house.
She is called Jane Doe in court documents.
The local district attorney’s office said it will show evidence to a grand jury.
A grand jury will consider the evidence as part of the criminal investigation.
The case received new attention after Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit.
The lawsuit names seven former members of the Chi Phi fraternity and Cornell University.
The allegations have not been presented here as proven facts.
New York authorities reopened a criminal investigation into allegations involving a former Cornell University student.
The woman alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple men at a fraternity house in 2024.
The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office said it would present evidence to a grand jury.
The case drew renewed attention after the woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit.
The lawsuit names seven former Chi Phi fraternity members and Cornell University as defendants.
- Who
- A former Cornell University student, seven former Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell University, and the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office are central to the case.
- What
- Authorities reopened a criminal investigation into allegations that the student was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple men.
- Where
- At a fraternity house associated with Cornell University in New York.
- When
- The alleged assault occurred in 2024; the investigation was reopened after a later civil lawsuit brought renewed attention to the case.
- Why
- The case received renewed attention after the woman filed a civil lawsuit against seven former fraternity members and Cornell University.
Key facts
- Investigation status
- New York authorities have reopened the criminal investigation.
- Alleged conduct
- The former student alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple men.
- Alleged date
- 2024
- Location
- A fraternity house
- Next legal step
- The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office said it would present evidence to a grand jury.
- Civil lawsuit defendants
- Seven former members of the Chi Phi fraternity and Cornell University
- Plaintiff’s court name
- Jane Doe
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