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A New York prosecutor said Monday that he would reopen an investigation into accusations of a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University, two weeks after a woman filed a lawsuit that had roiled the campus.
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On Monday, September 28, 2026, a New York prosecutor announced the reopening of an investigation into accusations of a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University, two weeks after a woman filed a lawsuit that had roiled the campus.
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{ "date": "2026-09-28", "event": "Sexual Assault Investigation Reopening", "location": "Cornell University" } - Subject Tags
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- September 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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Following community outrage and a new lawsuit, the Tompkins County District Attorney will reopen an investigation into a 2024 sexual assault allegation at Cornell University. The woman involved claims she was drugged and raped by multiple men at a fraternity house.
Prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a 2024 report by a Cornell University student who said she was raped at a fraternity house. The woman's lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation, raising questions about how the case was initially handled.
Student journalists at The Cornell Daily Sun relentlessly covered a 2024 alleged rape case, culminating in a lawsuit against the university and fraternity. Their decision to publish the names of the accused sparked national discussion.
An editorial from The Cornell Daily Sun criticizes Cornell University's response to a civil complaint alleging gang rape, highlighting the university's failure to protect students and address sexual assault effectively. It questions the university's actions regarding suspensions and Title IX investigations.
Documents reveal Cornell campus police condensed a student's rape allegations into a statement that omitted her claim of being raped, leading a prosecutor to decline charges. The case has since roiled the campus and renewed debate on how colleges handle sexual assault claims.
The New York Times obtained over 1,000 pages from Cornell University's internal investigation into a 2024 sexual assault allegation. The documents reveal new details about Jane Doe's statement, the men's accounts, and shifts in her perception of consent.
A Cornell sophomore, initially embarrassed, accused fraternity brothers of sexual assault after seeing an online post. Her case, involving a Title IX review and a lawsuit, highlights the complexities of consent and reporting on college campuses.
Cornell University students held a public hearing on sexual assault, sharing personal stories and criticizing administrators for mishandling allegations. They called for improved consent training and accountability from the university.
Legislators, assault survivors, and activists are calling for changes to New York's rape law concerning cases where victims were intoxicated. The push is renewed by accusations against Cornell University students, highlighting the current law's high burden of proof for victims.
More than 1,000 pages of documents obtained by The New York Times reveal details about Cornell University's handling of a 2024 campus sexual assault investigation. The documents show how the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, gradually concluded she was raped, leading to renewed scrutiny of the university and law enforcement.
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York questioned the handling of sexual assault allegations at Cornell University by campus police and the local district attorney. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the case, which involves a student's lawsuit alleging gang rape.
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the handling of a sexual assault case at Cornell University, criticizing the campus police and local district attorney. The case involves a former student, Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024.
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