Lawsuit Alleges Gang Rape at Cornell; Investigation Reopened
A lawsuit filed by a former Cornell University student, referred to as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case, dubbed the "Cornell 7," gained national attention after being reported by the…
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 9, 2026 — A former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit alleging she was the victim of a gang rape involving seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case, which has drawn significant attention under the moniker “Cornell 7,” was initially brought to public light through reporting by the university’s campus newspaper.
According to the lawsuit, the alleged incident occurred involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The case has since gained national attention, amplified by initial reports from student media.
Following the allegations, Cornell University’s internal Title IX investigation process concluded with disciplinary actions against the accused fraternity members, reportedly including expulsions and suspensions. However, the local District Attorney’s office initially chose not to pursue criminal charges in relation to the case.
The situation evolved when the District Attorney’s office subsequently reopened its investigation into the matter. In response to the ongoing developments, the New York Attorney General has been appointed as a special prosecutor to oversee the case.
Details regarding the timeline of the alleged incident, the specific outcomes of the Title IX process beyond expulsions and suspensions, and the reasons for the District Attorney’s initial decision not to prosecute were not immediately available in the provided summary. The specific charges being considered in the reopened investigation have also not been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Tarana Burke on time.com, see more information here.
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