What changed in this update
Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
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Cornell fraternity rape case
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Current state
New York Attorney General Letitia James is serving as special prosecutor in the reopened criminal investigation into a former Cornell student's allegation that she was sexually assaulted by seven Chi Phi fraternity members in 2024; no criminal charges have been filed, Cornell has agreed to an independent outside investigation, Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff has publicly said the university 'must do better,' and the woman has received threats to withdraw her civil lawsuit.
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What changed
The woman at the center of the Cornell rape allegations has received threats to withdraw her civil lawsuit, her lawyer said.
In this event Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations has been threatened, lawyer says Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing' News Wrap: New York AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell rape case Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels
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Al Jazeera
Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case
Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.
Al Jazeera
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations
BBC News – World BBC
Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
