Cornell Backs AG Probe Into 7-Man Assault Case as President Vows Changes
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 4
Cornell Backs AG Probe Into 7-Man Assault Case as President Vows Changes
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 4
Summary
Michael Kotlikoff said Cornell "must do better" in responding to allegations that seven former Chi Phi fraternity brothers drugged and sexually assaulted a student in October 2024.
The president backed Gov. Kathy Hochul's move to hand the criminal case to Attorney General Letitia James, while also welcoming an outside law firm's review of Cornell's handling.
James said Friday her office is conducting an active criminal investigation after Tompkins County prosecutors said they had not received the full transcript of the accuser's November 2024 interview before initially declining charges.
No criminal charges have been filed, and the seven men deny wrongdoing, with some calling the sex consensual and others denying involvement.
Cornell said it will not wait for the reviews to finish before changing prevention, student support, investigative processes and examining fraternities, sororities and state sexual-assault laws.