Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened
Summary
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University that happened in October 2024. Text messages between the woman involved and a defendant show confusion about the events, while a civil lawsuit names seven men accused of assaulting the woman at a fraternity house.Key Facts
- The alleged assault occurred in October 2024 at a Cornell fraternity house called Chi Phi.
- The woman claims she was drugged and raped by multiple men over seven hours.
- Text messages between the woman and one defendant show both had fuzzy memories and were intoxicated.
- The woman said in texts that none of the sexual activity was illegal and expressed liking some of the men.
- Seven men are named in a civil lawsuit for the assault; two were expelled by Cornell after an internal investigation.
- The other five men received lesser punishments and continued their studies.
- No arrests or criminal charges were made initially, prompting public criticism.
- The district attorney reopened the case after new allegations came out in the civil lawsuit, stating the original statement from the woman described consensual behavior.
- CBS News released some text messages and videos related to the case, including messages from a group linked to the fraternity.
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