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Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations

Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations
France 24 Wednesday 30 September 2026, 15:06 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday that his office will present evidence to a grand jury as he faces questions from the public about why there were no criminal prosecutions in the case. France 24's Annette...

A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday that his office will present evidence to a grand jury as he faces questions from the public about why there were no criminal prosecutions in the case. France 24's Annette Young, host of The 51 %, has more. [Image text:] Annette Young,Host, The 51% Investigation into 2024 alleged gang rape reopened THESTORYTHATHAUNTS CORNELL 24 FRANCE
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