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September 27, 2026
Prosecutors Reopen Investigation into Alleged Gang Rape of Former Cornell Student Following New Evidence
- Prosecutors are reopening the investigation into the alleged gang rape of Jane Doe, a former Cornell student, after her civil lawsuit raised new concerns and evidence.
- The lawsuit claims Doe was drugged and assaulted by seven fraternity members in October 2024, with the case now being presented to a grand jury for potential charges.
- Cornell University maintains it conducted a thorough investigation, resulting in the expulsion of two students, and disputes claims of inadequate punishment for the alleged perpetrators.
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- Ex-Cornell student sues fraternity members and college over alleged gang rape and claims several were punished with essay-writingSep 27, 2026 at 9:59 PM · Independent
- DA reopens student's allegation she was raped by 7 men at Cornell in 2024Sep 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM · The Hill
- New York Prosecutor Reopens Investigation Into Cornell Rape AllegationsSep 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM · WSJ
- Prosecutors reopen criminal investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell after bombshell lawsuitSep 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM · Independent
- US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell UniversitySep 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM · BBC
- Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surfaceSep 28, 2026 at 9:14 PM · NPR
- 'Cornell Daily Sun' reporting brought light to alleged campus assaultSep 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM · NPR