Event Brief
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell fraternity rape claims
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said his office has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity. He said evidence will be presented to a grand jury after a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges she was assaulted in 2024 by seven students.
WHO: Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten
WHAT: Reopened a criminal investigation into gang rape allegations tied to a Cornell University fraternity and plans to present evidence to a grand jury
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: A lawsuit was filed by a woman alleging she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students, prompting the prosecutor to reopen the case and seek grand jury review.
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