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Cornell Gang Rape Lawsuit Update
Cornell University faces reopened investigation after anonymous woman files 101-page lawsuit against seven students.
In brief
Cornell University faces reopened investigation after anonymous woman files 101-page lawsuit against seven students. Cornell University is reopening its investigation into a 2024 fraternity house gang rape allegation after an anonymous woman filed a 101-page lawsuit naming seven students. Originally reported by…
Quick answers
- What happened in the Cornell University gang rape case?
- An anonymous woman filed a 101-page lawsuit against Cornell University and seven male students, alleging hours-long gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
- Who were the accused in the lawsuit?
- The lawsuit names seven students: Matthew Ingalls, Johnathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris, and Scott Kretzschmar.
- What happened in the Snapchat group?
- Two men advertised 'free pussy' in a Snapchat group called Chi Phi Actives, inviting others to join and move the victim between rooms while she was drugged.
- What did Cornell University do?
- Cornell University barred the Chi Phi fraternity from campus after the alleged incident but only two students faced expulsion while others attended workshops or essay-writing as punishment.
- What happens next?
- Tompkins County prosecutors plan to present the case to the grand jury with Jane Doe's cooperation to determine if there was criminal conduct.
What happened in the Cornell University gang rape case?
An anonymous woman filed a 101-page lawsuit against Cornell University and seven male students, alleging hours-long gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
Who were the accused in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit names seven students: Matthew Ingalls, Johnathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris, and Scott Kretzschmar.
What happened in the Snapchat group?
Two men advertised 'free pussy' in a Snapchat group called Chi Phi Actives, inviting others to join and move the victim between rooms while she was drugged.
What did Cornell University do?
Cornell University barred the Chi Phi fraternity from campus after the alleged incident but only two students faced expulsion while others attended workshops or essay-writing as punishment.
Cornell's response to the lawsuit
Cornell University stated that no student was offered essay-writing as punishment and that they imposed sanctions including suspensions and expulsions for the accused students.
Tompkins County DA's action
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced they are reopening the investigation to find additional evidence that could result in criminal charges.
Defendants' denials
Scott Kretzschmar's attorney denied the allegations, stating the incident did not happen, while Scott Norris admitted sending a message but denied sexual activity or drug use.
What happens next?
Tompkins County prosecutors plan to present the case to the grand jury with Jane Doe's cooperation to determine if there was criminal conduct.
Support resources
Victims of sexual assault can contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) for immediate support.
The bottom line
Cornell University is reopening its investigation into a 2024 fraternity house gang rape allegation after an anonymous woman filed a 101-page lawsuit naming seven students.
