New York Gov. Hochul Pushes for Investigation Into Cornell's Handling of a 2024 Gang Rape Allegation
- 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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New York Gov. Hochul calls for ‘transparent, independent review’ of Cornell response to alleged group rape
(NEW YORK) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an outside investigation into Cornell University's campus culture and its response to allegations by an unidentified female former student that she was raped by several men at a fraternity there in 2024. The [...]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says...
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation – WTOP News
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University’s response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. The woman filed a lawsuit this month saying she was sexually assaulted at the Chi...
New York Gov. Hochul pushes for investigation into Cornell’s handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday called for an investigation into Cornell University's response to a 2024 gang rape allegation in which a woman says she was sexually assaulted by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.
A woman filed a lawsuit accusing the university and police authorities of not having done enough to investigate her case.
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