Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
Summary
Cornell University has stopped all fraternity parties for the school year and will let New York State Police handle investigations of sex crimes on campus. This decision follows a lawsuit accusing a fraternity of drugging and gang raping a female student in 2024.Key Facts
- Cornell suspended all fraternity parties and social events through the 2026-27 school year.
- The university gave investigation authority of sexual assaults to the New York State Police instead of its own police.
- Cornell introduced a zero-tolerance policy that freezes any fraternity chapter breaking the party ban.
- A lawsuit was filed by a student accusing Chi Phi fraternity members of drugging and gang raping her in October 2024.
- Two accused students were expelled, and the fraternity was shut down after initial allegations.
- Cornell plans to add victim advocates and boost sexual violence prevention and bystander intervention education.
- The university is reviewing fraternity life and its approach to campus safety and drinking culture.
- President Michael Kotlikoff emphasized the need for systemic change to improve campus safety and support for survivors.
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