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Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened

The Guardian World Monday 28 September 2026, 15:14 UTC By Richard Luscombe 2 min read
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Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made publicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailProsecutors in New York said on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a student at Cornell University after an outcry over “leniency” shown to seven fraternity members named as the perpetrators. According to lawyers for the student, who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and her...

Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public

Prosecutors in New York said on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a student at Cornell University after an outcry over “leniency” shown to seven fraternity members named as the perpetrators.

According to lawyers for the student, who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and her alleged attackers earlier in September, only two members of the Chi Phi fraternity were expelled after the October 2024 incident, in which she said she was drugged and repeatedly raped over the course of seven hours.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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