Crime & Justice
Cornell president pledges transparency as special prosecutor takes over fraternity rape case
October 4, 2026 at 02:06 AM · Updated 12d ago
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TGThe Guardian
Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations
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AJAl Jazeera English
Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case
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BNBBC News
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
(opens the publisher’s site)Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff has pledged greater transparency over an alleged 2024 fraternity gang rape, as New York's attorney general takes over the criminal investigation.
- Kotlikoff called the alleged assault "deeply disturbing" in an eight-minute video Saturday and said the university "must do better."
- Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor after saying new information undermined her confidence in the local prosecutor.
- Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity members in October 2024 and has sued the university and seven former students.
- Kotlikoff said Cornell's Board of Trustees will announce details of an independent review next week and called for a review of fraternity life.
- Kotlikoff said Cornell will take a 'serious look' at the role of fraternities and sororities on campus following the allegations.
- Cornell defended its response, citing its investigation, the campus ban on Chi Phi, and disciplinary measures including expulsions.