Prosecutors reopen Cornell case after civil lawsuit alleges gang rape
Prosecutors are reopening a 2024 case. New evidence emerged about gang rape allegations at Cornell.
A former Cornell student is suing over allegations, saying she was drugged with ketamine. Seven members of the Chi Chi fraternity allegedly sexually assaulted her in 2024.
The university looked into it but expelled only two men. The others got temporary suspensions or had to write essays.
Florence Pugh said the response was not enough. She urged men to speak out against such behavior.
New York prosecutors are now looking at the case. They are thinking about bringing criminal charges.
The prosecutor said the new allegations are "very different." They differ from what the woman told police two years ago.
- Chi Chi, seven members
- Accused fraternity
- Ketamine, forced administration
- Drug used
- Tompkins County grand jury review
- Next step
Why it mattersThe reopening shows a shift in how prosecutors handle sexual assault allegations. This happens when initial university investigations are not enough.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, but reflects global scrutiny of how universities handle sexual assault and campus safety.
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