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'Rapist Siding With Rapists': Trump 'Feels Badly' for Cornell Gang-Rape Suspects as Letitia James Takes Over

Donald Trump criticised Letitia James and said he felt sympathy for seven men under investigation over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity.

International Business Times UK · Oct 3

Cornell University ‘gang rape’ victim was lured into a closet and raped by the accused men as she was ‘in and out of consciousness'

A former student at Cornell University has filed a lawsuit against seven fraternity members for alleged sexual assault. The complaint claims that she was drugged and assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. During her interview with investigators, she provided details of her experience that night. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

NY governor removes DA probing Cornell rape case, says she ‘lost faith’ in him; appoints special prosecutor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has removed Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten from overseeing the investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University and handed the case to state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.

The Times of India · Oct 2

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Cornell Fraternity Rape Case Takes New Turn as Viral Post Claims to Identify Anonymous Accuser

Tompkins County prosecutors have reopened the Cornell fraternity sexual-assault investigation for possible grand-jury review as X posts make unverified claims about Jane Doe's identity.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

New texts from Cornell frat house members shed more light on alleged attack

The messages surfaced as Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced he was reopening the criminal investigation and bringing the case to a grand jury

The Independent UK · Sep 29

CNN’s Jake Tapper grills DA over handling of Cornell gang rape allegations

The Tompkins County District Attorney has reopened the case after facing intense backlash over not pursuing criminal charges in the two years since the incident

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: What allegations did victim make against 7 frat bros? Lawsuit reveals chilling details

Serious allegations have emerged against Cornell University concerning a gang rape incident involving several fraternity members. In light of these claims, the Tompkins County District Attorney is reopening the investigation. A civil lawsuit has been initiated by the victim, Jane Doe, who accuses the fraternity members of drugging and assaulting…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

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Cornell University alleged 'gang rape' case: Why charges weren't filed by Tompkins County DA in 2024 - and what changed now

Matthew Van Houten, the District Attorney of Tompkins County, said prosecutors did not bring charges two years ago because the information they received from the original police investigation did not establish key allegations now contained in the lawsuit. According to the DA, the woman’s original statement did not say she…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Cornell Accused of Letting Frat Members Write 'Essays' After Student's Gang Rape Claim, Lawsuit Alleges

A Tompkins County prosecutor is reopening the 2024 Cornell gang rape case for a grand jury, weeks after a lawsuit alleged accused frat members could write essays to lessen discipline.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

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