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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Emmanuel Morilla

Cornell's Gang Rape Lawsuit Raises a Crucial Question: Who Decided the Fraternity Sanctions?

Cornell’s handling of the alleged 2024 assault is being challenged in a civil lawsuit (Credit: Wikkimedia Commons)

Cornell University says its Title IX process led to expulsions and suspensions after allegations that a former student was drugged and sexually assaulted at its Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024, but it has not publicly identified the panel members or disclosed the outcome for each respondent.

The question of who decided the sanctions, and what each student's punishment was, is central to a civil lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, against the university, Chi Phi, seven student defendants and other parties.

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