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Newly released footage shows two Cornell fraternity members telling campus police that an alleged gang rape was a consensual act. The video contradicts the victim's claims of drugging and assault, highlighting tensions in the university's handling of the case.
Attorney Thomas Giuffra claims Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity held emergency meetings to suppress details of a 2024 alleged gang rape, describing a 'conspiracy of silence' among 57 members. While the accuser, Jane Doe, alleges she was drugged and assaulted, fraternity members deny coordinating a cover-up, claiming the topic arose casually during a weekly meeting. Internal messages suggest leadership attempted to control the narrative and frame the incident as consensual, despite Doe’s claims of non-consent due to intoxication.
Cornell University has retained former U.S. Acting Attorney General Sally Yates to lead a comprehensive independent review of its handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity. The probe will examine the university's policies, disciplinary processes, and coordination with law enforcement, following national outrage and a massive campus rally demanding administrative resignations.
Alliance Defending Freedom filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Kallie Keeler, a 15-year-old Washington wrestler, and her mother, Stephanie Brown. The family alleges that Keeler was sexually assaulted by a male-identified trans competitor during a girls’ tournament in December 2025, without prior notice or consent. Lower courts in Tacoma and the Ninth Circuit denied preliminary injunctions, leaving Keeler unable to compete this season. The petition seeks to bar mandatory matches against male athletes or require notice and no-penalty opt-outs, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on biological sex in sports.
Boise police and the Boise School District are investigating alleged violent messages sent in a Snapchat group chat by students at Timberline High School. A petition demanding the expulsion of football players involved in the chat has gathered thousands of signatures. Officials have not released specific details due to privacy laws and the ongoing nature of the criminal probe.
Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff pledged to hire an outside law firm to review the university's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape, calling the incident a 'defining moment.' This follows New York Governor Kathy Hochul's appointment of Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to reopen the criminal investigation, which local authorities had previously declined. The case has sparked widespread campus protests and a civil lawsuit by the victim, known as Jane Doe, against the university and seven fraternity members.
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff pledged immediate changes to campus safety and transparency following renewed scrutiny of a 2024 alleged gang rape. The case involves seven former Chi Phi fraternity members accused of drugging and assaulting a student, identified as Jane Doe. New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken over the criminal investigation after the state governor removed the case from local prosecutors. While the university acknowledges it must improve its response, the accused men deny wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have yet been filed.
Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff addressed the campus community amid intense scrutiny over the university's handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape. New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor to review the case after Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten declined charges. Recent reporting reveals that Van Houten based his decision on a six-page statement without reviewing additional police interviews or Snapchat evidence, leading to calls for a thorough re-investigation.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor for the 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house, replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten. This shift follows a civil lawsuit filed by the victim, Jane Doe, which revealed discrepancies between her initial 2024 police statement and new evidence, including Snapchat messages and a sworn transcript. While Cornell conducted a lengthy Title IX investigation resulting in expulsions and suspensions, the DA initially declined to charge the accused due to perceived consent. The case has sparked national outrage, with critics demanding criminal accountability and others defending due process for the accused.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor for the alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house, replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten. The shift follows a civil lawsuit filed by the victim, Jane Doe, which revealed discrepancies between her initial 2024 police statement and new evidence, including Snapchat messages and a sworn transcript. While Cornell conducted a lengthy Title IX investigation resulting in expulsions and suspensions, the DA initially declined to charge the accused due to perceived consent. The case has sparked national outrage, with critics demanding criminal accountability and others defending due process for the accused.
Video essayist Jacob Geller was removed from the video game podcast MinnMax on October 1, 2026, following the resurfacing of a 2016 Title IX investigation. Geller confirmed the findings in a post, admitting to assaulting a former partner and accepting a semester suspension at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Nebula and other platforms have since removed his content.
A former Cornell student’s lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape has triggered a federal push for stronger Title IX protections. The Tompkins County District Attorney reopened the criminal case after discovering a missing interview transcript where the victim explicitly accused her assailants of rape. While Cornell maintains it imposed expulsions and suspensions, lawmakers argue the university’s handling of the case highlights the need for stricter federal enforcement standards.
The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX regulations, restoring the 2020 rules from the first Trump term. This move removes federal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, narrowing the scope of sexual misconduct investigations. While the action aligns with previous court orders, critics argue it weakens accountability for campus assaults, while supporters claim it reduces confusion for schools.
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity house. The decision follows a civil lawsuit filed in September 2026 by a former student, identified as Jane Doe, alleging she was drugged with ketamine and assaulted by seven men. Van Houten noted that Doe's 2024 police statement described the encounter as consensual, creating a significant discrepancy with her new claims. Cornell University disputes allegations of inadequate punishment, stating that expulsions and suspensions were issued, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for an outside review of the university's response.
The Tompkins County District Attorney has reopened the criminal investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University. CBS News obtained a transcript of the victim’s 2024 interview with campus police, in which she stated she was '100% confident' she was raped. Cornell University affirmed that its Title IX process resulted in expulsions and suspensions, while NBC News noted that New York’s strict consent laws regarding voluntary intoxication have long drawn criticism from advocates.