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Cornell rape allegations prompt prosecutor to reopen criminal investigation - The Washington Post
WorldBy Amy B Wang, Susan Svrluga9/29/20261 min read
A woman filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity, alleging that she was the victim of a gang rape in 2024. The school said it supports the decision to reopen the investigation.
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- New York state prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 rape at Cornell University after a recently filed civil lawsuit generated national attention.
- The lawsuit was brought by a woman who alleges she was the victim of a gang rape, and she named Cornell University and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity as defendants.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney's office is involved in revisiting the case following the increased scrutiny surrounding the allegations.
- Cornell University stated that it supports the decision to reopen the investigation into the matter.
- The renewed legal attention combines both civil and criminal dimensions, with the civil suit filed earlier this month prompting prosecutors to take another look at the criminal aspects of the allegations.
New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 after a civil lawsuit filed earlier this month drew national attention.
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