US Prosecutors Reopen 2024 Cornell Gang Rape Case
Prosecutors say new allegations and evidence could support a grand jury review, while the seven accused men remain uncharged and the civil case continues.
- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent investigation into Cornell University's response to 2024 gang rape allegations, seeking to determine whether the institution met its obligations to protect students and pursue justice.
- A civil lawsuit filed this month alleges seven members of the Xi Chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity drugged and gang raped a then 20-year-old student in October 2024, triggering widespread scrutiny of how prosecutors and the university handled the case.
- Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened the criminal investigation after receiving the lawsuit, acknowledging his office previously relied on Cornell Police and did not "independently investigate" the 2024 allegations.
- Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo threatened to suspend student event permits until Cornell accounts for sexual violence protocols; Vice President for University Relations Kyle Kimball defended the school's prior Title IX investigation and sanctions.
- New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins supports the governor's call for an independent review, emphasizing the need for legislative fixes to ensure institutions protect survivors without ostracizing victims.
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The woman claims she was drugged and raped in a college frat house in 2024.
Michigan student named in Cornell University ‘gang rape’ lawsuit
The story gained national headlines and exposure on social media due to its allegations of drug use and the fact that no criminal charges had been filed by New York prosecutors. But in Michigan's Macomb County, the story received additional coverage because the law enforcement community and others instantly recognized the Kretzschmar name.
The conversations between the student and one of the defendants reveal "confused" memories, alcohol, drugs and contradictions. Man apologized and the young woman said "nothing was illegal".
"The store is still open"? In addition to the exchanges between the complainant and an accused, there are group messages from the Chi Phi fraternity on the night of the alleged violation in October 2024 at the University of Cornell
Michigan Man Named in Cornell Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Michigan man is among seven former Cornell University students named in a civil lawsuit stemming from allegations of a sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024. The woman, identified in court records as Jane Doe, alleges she was given drugs and alcohol before being assaulted at the fraternity house, while the lawsuit also names organizations connected to the fraternity and a nearby nightclub as defendants. Attorneys for the Michigan man de…
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