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Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels ‘betrayed’ over its handling
A student says she gave police screenshots and witness leads, while prosecutors later reopened the case and named New York’s attorney general as special prosecutor.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul named Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor last week to investigate the alleged gang rape of Jane Doe at Cornell University, prompting Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten to reopen his inquiry.
- Doe filed a lawsuit last month, claiming she was plied with alcohol and ketamine and gang-raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house the night of Oct. 19-20. Rumors of the alleged assault spread rapidly throughout Greek life at Cornell.
- Records obtained by NBC News showed Cornell police failed to refer witness interviews to the district attorney for charging decisions. A student witness criticized the department, saying she provided leads but felt her information was ignored.
- Chi Phi's national fraternity permanently expelled the chapter following the allegations. President Michael I. Kotlikoff called the allegations "deeply disturbing" and ordered an independent review of how the university handled the investigation.
- Van Houten previously determined the allegations did not warrant charges, citing a lack of criminality, but now faces Attorney General James's independent review. Cornell Rugby permanently removed players connected to the alleged events as the investigation proceeds.
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