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30-09-2026
The New York Attorney General’s office is set to review Cornell University’s handling of sexual assault and rape allegations following a civil lawsuit filed by a former student. The lawsuit accuses university officials and fraternity members of mishandling allegations regarding an incident in 2024 involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity. In tandem with the state-level review, the local district attorney for Tompkins County has formally reopened the criminal investigation into the matter. Cornell has maintained that it conducted its own internal disciplinary proceedings at the time, resulting in student expulsions and suspensions, while closing and barring the specific fraternity chapter from campus.