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Litigants Named in 'Cornell 7' Assault Lawsuit
The lawsuit says seven fraternity members drugged and assaulted a 20-year-old woman, and Cornell says its review led to discipline and expulsions.
- Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened the criminal investigation on Monday into a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity house, following a lawsuit filed by a former student.
- The lawsuit alleges seven fraternity members sexually assaulted the woman in October 2024 after plying her with alcohol, marijuana, and ketamine, rendering her incapable of consenting to sexual acts.
- Defending his office's initial decision not to prosecute, District Attorney Van Houten argued the victim's original statement lacked allegations of drugging or incapacity, calling submitted evidence a "red herring."
- On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent investigation into Cornell University's response, stating the allegations are "nothing short of horrifying" and demanding accountability.
- Attorney Jeremy Saland, representing student Scott Kretzschmar, denied the accusations and called the lawsuit "morally repugnant," while Cornell disclosed that the Chi Phi chapter remains barred from campus and some students were disciplined.
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Litigants named in 'Cornell 7' assault lawsuit
A woman who formerly attended Cornell University recently sued the school, a bar, several Greek organizations and seven fraternity members in connection with a 2024 sexual assault she says took place in the fraternity's house.
·Cherokee County, United States
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