Report: Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened

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Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Prosecutors in New York stated on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a student at Cornell University following an outcry over “leniency” shown to seven fraternity members named as the perpetrators. The report also notes that as reported by lawyers for the student, who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and her alleged attackers earlier in September, only two members of the Chi Phi fraternity were expelled following the October 2024 incident, in which she stated she was drugged and repeatedly raped over the course of seven hours. Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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