Cornell University has rejected claims that it imposed minimal disciplinary consequences on seven fraternity members accused of gang rape in a civil lawsuit, calling the suggestion 'irresponsible' and sparking a public dispute over how the Ivy League institution disciplined them.
The university issued its rebuttal on 28 September 2026, hours after the Tompkins County District Attorney reopened a criminal investigation into the alleged October 2024 assault at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
