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Cornell Faces Civil Suit Over 2024 Fraternity Assault; Celebrities and Students Demand Accountability

A former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit against the university and seven Chi Phi fraternity members, alleging they drugged and gang-raped her in October 2024. The complaint claims Cornell’s internal investigation resulted in only two expulsions and no arrests, leading to Doe’s withdrawal from the school. The case has sparked national debate, with actor Florence Pugh condemning the university’s response and the Cornell Daily Sun criticizing the institution’s handling of sexual violence.