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Cornell Police Gathered Evidence in Alleged Gang Rape Case, but District Attorney Did Not Review It
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
Cornell University police conducted interviews and collected evidence related to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in November 2024, but the Tompkins County District Attorney did not review this information before deciding not to pursue charges. The accuser, Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and seven Chi Phi brothers. Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to review the case.
Key facts
- Cornell University police conducted interviews and collected evidence related to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in November 2024.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney did not review this additional information before deciding not to pursue charges.
- The accuser, Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and seven Chi Phi brothers.
- Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to review the case.