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Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agreement between Cornell University and the state police: victims will be able to choose for themselves which agency investigates their case. The decision came amid criticism of the university's response to a lawsuit by a former student over an assault at the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024.
Otabek YusupovA woman who filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and the Chi Phi fraternity over an alleged rape in October 2024 has faced threats, doxxing and a campaign to unmask her. The university admitted shortcomings in handling the case and suspended fraternity parties. New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed special prosecutor in the reopened investigation.
Sevara AzamovaCornell University has canceled all parties at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026–2027 academic year following protests over a lawsuit by a woman known as Jane Doe, who claims that in 2024 she was plied with alcohol and drugs and sexually assaulted. University President Michael Kotlikoff apologized, ordered an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, and announced additional measures.
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