What changed in this update
Jane Doe can remain anonymous in her sexual assault lawsuit involving former members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, a judge ruled.
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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.
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Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
Jane Doe can remain anonymous in her sexual assault lawsuit involving former members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, a judge ruled.
