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Newly revealed records from a Title IX investigation at Cornell University detail harrowing testimony from a woman who alleges she was gang-raped at the campus’s Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024.

The testimony surfaced following a federal civil lawsuit filed by the woman (identified as Jane Doe) against Cornell University, the fraternity, and several former students.

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Key developments from the reports:

• The Testimony: During university disciplinary hearings, the woman described being given ketamine, which left her in a state of “vague consciousness” where her brain could not function properly. She stated that men snorted drugs off her unclothed body and testified: “I felt like bait. I felt like lions around me. It just was a totally debilitating place to be in”.

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• The Allegations & Lawsuit: The woman alleged she was subjected to hours-long sexual abuse by multiple men while partially or fully incapacitated. Her civil suit seeks to hold seven men liable for rape and damages, while also accusing Cornell of failing to take adequate disciplinary and protective measures.

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• Disciplinary Records & Responses: Records show that while the men acknowledged drug use and sexual activity occurred, they claimed it was consensual or denied direct involvement in the assault. Cornell stated that its internal investigation led to expulsions for some students and lighter sanctions for others (such as essays, sensitivity courses, or suspensions). One of the men involved has separately challenged the school’s disciplinary findings in court.

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• Reopened Criminal Review: The release of the lawsuit’s detailsincluding alleged fraternity group chats about the incidentprompted significant public backlash. While local prosecutors initially declined to bring charges citing insufficient evidence in initial reports, the Tompkins County District Attorney announced the case will be presented to a grand jury, and New York state officials have moved to review the investigation.

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