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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

Cornell faces lawsuit over alleged fraternity gang rape and essay punishments

  • A former Cornell University student filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members at the Chi Phi house in October 2024.
  • The lawsuit names Cornell, seven male students, Greek organizations, and local bars, claiming systemic negligence and a failure to protect the victim.
  • Local prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence, despite evidence from a fraternity Snapchat thread discussing the attack.
  • Cornell expelled only two of the seven accused students, while others received lighter administrative sanctions, including essay-writing assignments.
  • The plaintiff, who dropped out of the university following the assault, is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

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