What changed in this update
Cornell said no parties will be held at frat houses until the end of the academic year. The university is trying to mend its reputation following its handling of a gang rape case in 2024.
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Cornell fraternity rape case
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Current state
The reopened criminal investigation into the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former Cornell student by seven Chi Phi fraternity members is now under the special prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James, while a federal judge has allowed the accuser to remain anonymous in her civil lawsuit because of reported threats and malicious behavior. Cornell University is also under an independent review led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and has suspended fraternity-part
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What changed
A federal judge has ruled that the accuser may remain anonymous in her civil lawsuit against former Chi Phi fraternity members, citing reported threats and malicious behavior.
In this event Jane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threats Jane Doe says she felt 'unsupported and disbelieved' by Cornell president Cornell brings in former DOJ official to lead review of its response to alleged sexual assault Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations has been threatened, lawyer says Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing' Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations News Wrap: New York AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell rape case Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels
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NPR – US NPR
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture
In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024 and promised 'meaningful action.'
DW
Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case
Cornell said no parties will be held at frat houses until the end of the academic year. The university is trying to mend its reputation following its handling of a gang rape case in 2024.
Euronews
Cornell University suspends frat parties over gang rape allegations
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Al Jazeera
Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
Fraternities face immediate emergency suspensions for violations amid sweeping ban tackling parties at US university.
Sky News – Front Page Sky
Cornell University bans frat parties after alleged campus gang rape
The president of a US university has suspended fraternity parties after a female student alleged she was drugged and gang-raped at a party two years ago.
