Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house…
September 29, 2026 6:51am
Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made publicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter e...
Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made publicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailProsecutors in New York said on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a student at Cornell University after an outcry over “leniency” shown to seven fraternity members named as the perpetrators.According to lawyers for the student, who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and her alleged attackers earlier in September, only two members of the Chi Phi fraternity were expelled after the October 2024 incident, in which she said she was drugged and repeatedly raped over the course of seven hours.Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. The Guardian reported this item on 2026-09-28, and the linked article includes additional timeline and response details.
5-Second Takeaway
Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made publicSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailProsecutors in New York said on Monday that they have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a student at Cornell University after an outcry over “leniency” shown to seven fraternity members named as the perpetrators.According to lawyers for the student, who filed a civil lawsuit against the university and her alleged attackers earlier in September, only two members of the Chi Phi fraternity were expelled after the October 2024 incident, in which she said she was drugged and repeatedly raped over the course of seven hours.Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations.
Why This Matters
In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222.
What Changed
- In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732).
- Reporting outlet: The Guardian.
- Publication date: 2026-09-28.
- Primary link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/cornell-fraternity-investigation-alleged-gang-rape.
Key Facts
- In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732).
- Reporting outlet: The Guardian.
- Publication date: 2026-09-28.
- Primary link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/cornell-fraternity-investigation-alleged-gang-rape.
Key Numbers
- In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732).
- Publication date: 2026-09-28.
- Primary link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/28/cornell-fraternity-investigation-alleged-gang-rape.