# Cornell reopens rape investigation after student allegations

> Prosecutors restart probe into Cornell fraternity gang rape case amid public outrage
- Title: Cornell reopens rape investigation after student allegations
- Summary: Prosecutors restart probe into Cornell fraternity gang rape case amid public outrage Cornell faces renewed criminal investigation after student claims…
- Keywords: cornell, chi phi fraternity, jane doe, tompkins county district attorney, nfl, title ix, meta, reopens, rape, investigation, student, allegations
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/cornell-seven-rape-chi-phi-fraternity-allegations
- Author: Inae Oh
- Published: 2026-09-28T14:08:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cornell, chi phi fraternity, jane doe, tompkins county district attorney, nfl, title ix, meta
## New criminal probe
Prosecutors reopened a criminal investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity house after public pressure.
## Student's civil complaint
A former student filed a civil complaint accusing Cornell of failing to protect her and imposing minimal punishment on seven fraternity members.
## Fraternity text thread
A Snapchat text thread showed one man encouraging others to take advantage of the student, calling her 'free pussy'.
## Cornell's defense
Cornell claimed it imposed consequential punishments and denied minimal consequences for the fraternity members involved.
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## Title IX repeal
The Trump administration finalized plans to repeal Title IX, the Biden-era rule requiring formal responses to sexual misconduct claims.
## Key takeaway

Cornell faces renewed criminal investigation after student claims minimal punishment for fraternity members