District attorney reopens investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University

Published September 28, 2026 9:44am ET | Updated September 28, 2026 10:28am ET



A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was drugged and gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024, nearly two years after prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges.

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said his office intends to present the case to a grand jury following the filing of a civil lawsuit this month that contains new allegations about the incident, according to a statement provided to ABC News.

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