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U.S. DA Reopens Cornell Fraternity Rape Investigation

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:57 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Attorney Reopens Investigation

U.S. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened the Cornell fraternity rape investigation.
Jane Doe filed a civil suit on September 16, 2026 alleging drugging and gang rape by seven Chi Phi members.
New evidence includes a Snapchat group-chat screenshot shared by an anonymous fraternity member.
Cornell’s Title IX panel issued suspensions and expulsions and rejected essay-only penalty claims.
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo proposed a moratorium on student event permits until reforms.

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Moonies Faces Lawsuit

Moonies Bar & Nightclub allegedly served underage, visibly intoxicated Jane Doe alcohol.
Moonies denied the claim, saying staff marked underage guests’ hands and served wristbanded patrons.
Moonies said bartenders were instructed to refuse alcohol to anyone without a wristband.
The lawsuit names Alpha Beta sorority, its house association, Chi Phi Fraternity and Educational Trust as defendants.
Snapchat screenshots cited in the suit show a “free p—y” invitation and a “pu”.

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Morton Launches Shame Campaign

Toby Morton, former South Park writer, launched “The Cornell 7” website and billboard campaign to name-shame the frat members.
Morton said he will verify documents and keep publishing despite criticism from online trolls.
Jameela Jamil suggested legal castration and removal of penises for the accused men in a social-media post.
Mariska Hargitay posted on Instagram with the Joyful Heart Foundation condemning the alleged rapists and Cornell’s response.

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U.S. Attorney Reopens Investigation

U.S. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened the Cornell fraternity rape investigation.
Jane Doe filed a civil suit on September 16, 2026 alleging drugging and gang rape by seven Chi Phi members.
New evidence includes a Snapchat group-chat screenshot shared by an anonymous fraternity member.
Cornell’s Title IX panel issued suspensions and expulsions and rejected essay-only penalty claims.
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo proposed a moratorium on student event permits until reforms.

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