Cornell

Who are the Cornell 7? How were they punished after 2024 rape allegations? Names, expulsions revealed in new report

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Cornell expelled two men, suspended two, and gave three others lesser punishments after 2024 sexual assault allegations; criminal investigation continues. (REUTERS)

Seven former Cornell University fraternity members have faced different university punishments after a student accused them of rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. Cornell expelled two men, suspended two, and gave three others lesser punishments after 2024 sexual assault allegations; criminal investigation continues. (REUTERS) The men involved are Matthew Ingalls, Jonathan … Read more

Cornell sexual assault case: Woman at centre of rape allegations got threats to withdraw lawsuit, lawyer says

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Cornell sexual assault case: Woman at centre of rape allegations got threats to withdraw lawsuit, lawyer says

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. (File Photo) A woman who has alleged that she was drugged and raped by several Cornell University fraternity members has been threatened with harm if she does not withdraw her civil lawsuit, her lawyer said on Sunday.Thomas Giuffra, who … Read more

Did Trump just defend Cornell 7? Here’s why POTUS feels ‘they won’t get a fair shake’

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Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias from her past legal actions against him. (Getty Images via AFP)

US President Donald Trump voiced objections to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) designation as special prosecutor overseeing the Cornell University sexual assault investigation, contending that individuals would be unable to receive impartial treatment under her leadership. Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias … Read more

Cornell 7: Innocent US Marine served with lawsuit in major blunder; family faces death threats – ‘I’m mostly scared’

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A New York Marine, Matthew Ingalls, was mistakenly named in a lawsuit involving Cornell students, resulting in harassment for his family. (REUTERS)

An active-duty US Marine Corps sergeant from New York found himself wrongly named as a defendant in a gang rape case filed against Cornell University students — and his family is now facing a wave of unwanted contact and threats, as per a new report. A New York Marine, Matthew Ingalls, was mistakenly named in … Read more

Cornell rape victim ‘failed’ by people bound to protect her: New York governor

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Cornell rape victim ‘failed’ by people bound to protect her: New York governor

NEW YORK: The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and county prosecutor, New York governor Kathy Hochul said Friday.Hochul said at a news conference that she decided to appoint attorney general Letitia James as a special prosecutor to … Read more

Cornell 7 case timeline: From 2024 Chi Phi allegations and Jane Doe lawsuit to Letitia James’ special prosecutor takeover

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The 2024 Cornell case has been reopened, with Letitia James now leading the criminal investigation as special prosecutor. (REUTERS)

The investigation into a 2024 alleged sexual assault involving a former Cornell University student has taken a new turn after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. The 2024 Cornell case has been reopened, with Letitia James now leading the criminal investigation as special prosecutor. (REUTERS) The student, identified … Read more

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

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

New York Governor Kathy Hochul. (REUTERS Photo) 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.Hochul signed an executive order appointing James to take over … Read more

Cornell rape case: NY governor hands probe to special prosecutor, removes DA Houten, ‘It has undercut my faith’

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding an investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell University, in New York City, US, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon (REUTERS)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that she no longer had confidence in the district attorney managing the Cornell University sexual assault case and decided to bring in a special prosecutor to take over his responsibilities. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James attend a press conference regarding … Read more

Rape case rocks Cornell: New transcript reveals victim informed police; fresh spotlight on DA’s decision not to charge

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Rape case rocks Cornell: New transcript reveals victim informed police; fresh spotlight on DA’s decision not to charge

File photo: New transcript puts fresh spotlight on Cornell university rape allegations A newly surfaced transcript of a Cornell University student’s interview with campus police is raising fresh questions about why criminal charges were not filed after she alleged she was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024.The woman, who is referred to with the … Read more

‘Cornell 7’ row: Tri-Delta in focus as Jane Doe’s lawyer shares details about complainant- 5 things to know

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The Tri-Delta sorority house at Cornell University, which Jane Doe belonged to. (Instagram/cornelltridelta)

The Tri-Delta sorority has come into focus after Jane Doe’s complaint against some Cornell University students, who she accused of drugging and gangraping her. The accused came to be known as the ‘Cornell 7’ after a website was launched seeking accountability. They are Matthew IngallsJonathan Newell, Winston LeeGillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris, and Scott … Read more