# Cornell Gang Rape Lawsuit Update

> Cornell University faces reopened investigation after anonymous woman files 101-page lawsuit against seven students.
- Title: Cornell Gang Rape Lawsuit Update · Cosmopolitan | Shortify
- Summary: Cornell University faces reopened investigation after anonymous woman files 101-page lawsuit against seven students. Cornell University is reopening its…
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- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a73941736/cornell-university-gang-rape-case
- Author: Jennifer Savin
- Published: 2026-09-29T15:15:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cornell university, jane doe, cornell seven, chi phi fraternity, gang rape, lawsuit, reopened investigation, tompkins county district attorney, snaps chat
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.