Oil and Metals
District attorney reopens Cornell gang-rape probe after accuser files lawsuit
A district attorney reopened a criminal investigation into seven Cornell University fraternity members on Sept 28 following a civil lawsuit filed by the accuser.
Why it mattersThe decision could lead to criminal charges against the fraternity members.
What's likely next
- Any of the Cornell 7 formally charged with a felony sex crime in a U.S. federal or state jurisdictionUnlikely36%▼ from 46% yesterday
All coverage
The coverage
- Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuitAP News · Sep 29
- Cornell student who made rape allegations said sexual encounters 'felt like coercion' in 2024 statementABC News · Sep 30
- Civil lawsuit prompts renewed criminal scrutiny in Cornell fraternity assault caseWjla · Oct 1
- Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript showsCBS News · Sep 30
- District attorney reopens case of alleged Cornell University 'gang rape'ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 28
Analysis & opinion
- OPINION | BRENDA LOOPER: Women’s fury over handling, reaction to Cornell case is reasonable - The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 30 · opinion
- Cornell 7 shows colleges can’t probe sex assaultsNew York Daily News · Oct 2 · opinion
- Cornell legal analysis: 'I would have never relied on campus police'WSTM · Sep 29
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