Michigan Man Among Defendants in Expanding Cornell Assault Case
The lawsuit says Cornell failed to protect the survivor as prosecutors reopened the case after initially declining charges.
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Michigan Man Among Defendants in Expanding Cornell Assault Case
Photo: Matt Rourke ~ AP October 1, 2026 ~ Ven Johnson, founder of Ven Johnson Law, joined Paul W. Smith to discuss the Cornell sexual assault case, explaining how trauma can affect a survivor’s memory and reporting of an assault while raising concerns about Cornell University’s handling of sexual misconduct allegations.ITHACA, N.Y. ~ A former Cornell University student says she is still seeking accountability after alleging she was sex…
The case has attracted enormous attention after the victim filed a lawsuit against the university and the seven defendants, current and former members of a university fraternity, "Shi Phi," after judicial authorities refused to summon the defendants to trial.
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: A civil suit claims that a several-hour sexual assault in a frat house did not result in criminal charges and denounces a series of failures and negligence by campus police, local bars and Greek student organizations
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