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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Cornell University has agreed to allow an independent investigation conducted by outside counsel into its handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape.

Key details surrounding the report:

• The Allegations: A female student filed a lawsuit alleging she was drugged and assaulted by multiple members of the Chi Phi fraternity house during an incident in 2024.

• The University’s Action: Following public outcry, scrutiny from state officials, and calls from Governor Hochul, Cornell Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff confirmed that the university will retain outside counsel to conduct a comprehensive, independent probe of the school’s response and sexual assault reporting infrastructure.

• Criminal Reopening: In conjunction with mounting scrutiny over the sharing of investigative materials and police interviews between campus police and prosecutors, the Tompkins County District Attorney has reopened the criminal investigation into the case.

For further video reporting on this development, watch the CBS News coverage of the Cornell investigation. This video covers Governor Hochul’s announcement and explains Cornell University’s agreement to an independent probe.

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