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D.A. Overseeing Cornell Gang Rape Investigation Declined to Review More Evidence

Published: 10/03/2026

The D.A. who oversaw the alleged Cornell gang rape case denied the chance to review additional evidence during the initial investigation ... according to a new report. Tompkins District Attorney Matt Van Houten has been adamant that campus police only gave him Jane Doe's sworn statement and a…

Cornell Gang Rape Scandal: Gov. Kathy Hochul Says Police Failed Alleged Victim

Published: 10/02/2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is blasting Cornell University Police and the local D.A. over their handling of the alleged Cornell gang rape ... saying somebody knew more than they were letting on. Hochul -- speaking Friday morning alongside Attorney General Letitia James -- said she was "deeply…

Accused Cornell Frat Bro Allegedly Told Sorority Girl Not To 'Say Anything That She Thinks Might've Happened'

Published: 10/02/2026

One of the 7 Cornell frat brothers accused of gang raping a fellow student allegedly called a sorority member to instruct a friend of hers not to discuss what she "thinks" may have happened on the night in question. The sorority member -- who was at Chi Phi the night of the alleged gang rape --…

Nancy Pelosi Cancels 'Fully Funded' Cornell Event Over 'Gang Rape Situation'

Published: 10/01/2026

Nancy Pelosi is diving into the whole Cornell University alleged gang rape drama -- canceling a "fully-funded" event sponsored by the Ivy League school. And get this ... Pelosi's cancelation is "related to the gang rape situation" that has resurfaced and is now plaguing the university, according…

Cornell Agrees to Independent Investigation of How It Handled Gang Rape Allegations

Published: 09/30/2026

Cornell has agreed to an independent investigation that will look into the way the University handled the alleged 2024 gang rape of a female student. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for the probe, and she tells ABC News the Ivy League school is on board. She told the outlet ... "I wanted to…

Cornell's Chi Phi Fraternity Ousted Members Accused of Sexual Assault

Published: 09/30/2026

Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity moved quickly to dismiss multiple frat bros accused of sexual assault ... kicking them out days after their fellow student went to police in 2024 ... at least according to a fraternity executive. Trey Robb, the interim executive director of Chi Phi's national…

Cornell University Frat Bro Gillio Lopes Denies Gang Rape Allegations Against Him

Published: 09/30/2026

Gillio Lopes, one of the fraternity brothers accused of drugging and raping a fellow Cornell student, is trying to clear his name ... with his lawyer denying all the allegations against him. His attorney, Tara J. Davis, tells TMZ ... "Cornell previously investigated this matter and developed an…

Sen. Elissa Slotkin Says Alma Mater Cornell Failed Alleged Gang Rape Victim

Published: 09/30/2026

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Cornell alum, says her alma mater needs to "step up" in the alleged gang rape case ... and stop treating accountability like an afterthought ... because they've so far failed to protect women. Jacob caught up with the senator from Michigan on Capitol Hill Wednesday ... and…

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Cornell Alleged Gang Rape: D.A. Says Cops Didn't Share 'I Was Raped' Statement

Published: 09/30/2026

A shocking twist in the Cornell rape investigation ... the D.A. says campus police never forwarded the alleged victim's full statement, which reportedly included her statement, "I can say with 100% confidence, I was raped." CBS News obtained the transcript of Jane Doe's interview with the Cornell…

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