Cornell University frat house rape investigation reopened: What we know

What to know about the Cornell University rape allegations

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, saying she had lost faith in a county district attorney’s ability to oversee the case.

Oct 2, 2026

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".

Oct 3, 2026

Pelosi cancels Cornell University event amid frat house rape investigation

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) canceled an upcoming event affiliated with Cornell University amid fresh scrutiny of how the Ivy League institution handled a 2024 allegation of gang rape on its campus. A source close to the Democratic lawmaker told The Hill that the Oct. 15 event in New York City with the Cornell…

Oct 2, 2026

Cornell University frat house rape investigation reopened: What we know

Cornell University is facing a firestorm of controversy after a lawsuit filed this month alleges a student there was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The individual, identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, accuses seven men of raping her over several hours at Chi Phi fraternity house. The lawsuit also includes an…

Sep 30, 2026