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Cornell bans all fraternity parties for rest of academic year

University adds state police investigators and a case manager after weeks of outrage over a 2024 gang rape lawsuit against Chi Phi members.

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Cornell Gang-Rape Case

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What to know

  • Cornell banned all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the 2026-27 academic year, affecting roughly one-third of students who are in Greek life.
  • The university will let independent NY State Police criminal investigators handle sexual misconduct allegations and add a dedicated case manager to help people navigate reporting.
  • The move is an interim step ahead of an independent review led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, prompted by Jane Doe's lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape by Chi Phi fraternity members.
  • A 2022 Student Assembly resolution had already warned administrators of a fraternity 'rape culture,' raising questions about whether the current crisis could have been prevented.

“It was really a time where a few of us, including myself, were like, 'enough,'”

Kelly Chan, former Student Assembly VP of external affairs · Gothamist ↗ · Oct 8

Michael Kotlikoff Cornell University PresidentJane Doe Plaintiff/alleged victimLetitia JamesLetitia James New York Attorney GeneralKathy HochulKathy Hochul New York GovernorSally Yates Former U.S. Deputy Attorney GeneralAmisha Chowdhury Former Cornell Student Assembly member

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    Kotlikoff bans fraternity parties, adds state police role

    Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced an immediate suspension of all fraternity parties and social events through the rest of the academic year, a new agreement to let NY State Police investigate sexual assault allegations independently, and a dedicated sexual misconduct case manager, pending findings from an independent review led by Sally Yates.

    “It is clear that women on our campus continue to question whether they are safe.”
    — Michael Kotlikoff, Cornell University President
    1. 22 outlets Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy

      first by Chicago Tribune, 1d ago · also NBC News, BBC, UPI, Anadolu Agency, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Australia +15

      17 more headlines
    2. 19 outlets Cornell suspends fraternity parties as sexual assault investigation continues

      first by Globe and Mail, 1d ago · also Global News, The Times of India, PennLive, NBC News, NPR, Us Weekly +12

      11 more headlines
    2 more claims →
    • amydiehl@mstdn.social

      Cornell is banning fraternity parties, adding a dedicated sexual misconduct case manager to their office of civil rights and victim advocate support staff, and will allow NY State Police criminal investigators to investigate allegations of sexual assault. https:// statements.cornell.edu/2026/20 261013-immediate-measures.cfm

      amydiehl@mstdn.socialMastodon1d ago23▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • BREAKING: Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year. The move comes as New York Attorney General Letitia James investigates the “Cornell 7” assault allegations, after Governor Hochul appointed her special prosecutor last month.

      @unusual_whalesX1d ago15▲view on X ↗
    • pennyvixen.bsky.social

      That's great, Cornell. Why didn't you do it TWO YEARS AGO? ***

      pennyvixen.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago10▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Student group cancels Cornell homecoming concert

    The student-run Cornell Concert Commission canceled a planned Oct. 17 homecoming concert headlined by Between Friends, citing solidarity with Jane Doe, and said it would redirect efforts toward a charity concert supporting sexual violence prevention.

    “The Cornell Concert Commission is a student-run organization and, as students, we stand with Jane Doe and all survivors of sexual violence...”
    — Cornell Concert Commission
    1. 1 outlet Cornell Cancels Concert With Between Friends Amid Rape Investigation

      first by Stereogum, 2d ago

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    Gothamist reveals administrators ignored 2022 warnings

    Former Cornell student government members told Gothamist they had formally warned the administration of a fraternity rape culture two years before Jane Doe's alleged assault, and that the warning went unheeded.

    “Had the administration acted on our proposals and expanded survivor resources and services, Jane Doe might have stayed in school and graduated…”
    — Amisha Chowdhury, former Cornell Student Assembly member
    1. 1 outlet Cornell students warned of fraternity 'rape culture' years before Jane Doe case

      first by Gothamist, 6d ago

  5. background

    Ithaca Common Council freezes event permits for Cornell — Ithaca's Common Council voted to impose a temporary moratorium on permits for events held by Cornell and its affiliated student organizations, set to last until Nov. 5, intended to pressure the university to change how it handles sexual misconduct complaints.

  6. background

    Jane Doe sues Cornell; Hochul names James special prosecutor — Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against Cornell in mid-September alleging the university failed to protect her or hold her alleged assailants accountable. Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to reopen the criminal investigation into the 'Cornell 7' allegations.

  7. background

    Jane Doe alleges gang rape at Chi Phi fraternity — A student later identified in legal filings as Jane Doe reported being plied with alcohol and ketamine and sexually assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The fraternity was banned and two members were expelled, but the Tompkins County DA initially declined to pursue criminal charges.

  8. background

    Cornell Student Assembly warns of fraternity 'rape culture' — After a week in 2022 with five drugging reports and two sexual assault reports tied to fraternity addresses, the Student Assembly passed a resolution demanding action on what it called 'a known rape culture.' Then-President Martha Pollack's response, pointing to the code of conduct and a temporary party ban, left student leaders disappointed.

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  1. 2 outlets Cornell announces suspension of all frat parties amid Jane Doe lawsuit

    first by The Hill, 1d ago · also Time

    1 more headline
  2. 1 outlet More texts revealed between Jane Doe, accused in fraternity rape case

    first by CBS News, 1d ago

    1 more headline

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