Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
Summary
A woman accused several men of gang-raping her at a Cornell University fraternity after giving her drugs and alcohol. Cornell conducted a detailed investigation under federal rules about campus sexual misconduct, and New York's governor appointed a special prosecutor for a new criminal inquiry after the local district attorney declined to press charges.Key Facts
- The alleged assault happened in October 2024 at a fraternity house at Cornell University.
- The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, said she was given ketamine, marijuana, and alcohol and was too intoxicated to consent.
- Cornell's Title IX investigation included 50 interviews and 12 days of hearings.
- Some accused men denied involvement in any assault, conflicting with the woman’s account.
- Snapchat messages from fraternity members suggested others were invited to the room late at night.
- The local district attorney decided not to press criminal charges after reviewing the case.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to reopen the criminal investigation.
- The woman filed a lawsuit against Cornell and seven former students connected to the case.
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