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Who is Matthew Van Houten? Tompkins County DA reveals why charges weren’t filed against ‘Cornell 7’ in 2024

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District Attorney Matthew Van Houten claims evidence does not support charges against Cornell fraternity members accused of gang rape

New York prosecutors are justifying their decision to refrain from filing charges in 2024 following ‘gang rape’ allegations at a Cornell University fraternity house. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten claims evidence does not support charges against Cornell fraternity members accused of gang rape Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten characterized the allegations as “morally … Read more

Cornell University ‘gang rape’ case: 5 things to know as Tompkins County DA reopens criminal probe into Chi Phi members

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Cornell University's Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from campus as legal scrutiny intensifies over gang rape claims from 2024. (X/@Cornell)

Prosecutors in central New York have announced they are relaunching their investigation into allegations of ‘gang rape’ at a Cornell University fraternity chapter during 2024, following a civil lawsuit filed in recent weeks that generated significant public concern regarding the matter. Cornell University’s Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from campus as legal … Read more