Cornell cancels fraternity parties over sexual assault case
Cornell University is banning all parties at fraternity houses as the school faces backlash over its handling of an alleged sexual assault on campus two years ago.
TL;DR
- Cornell University is banning all fraternity parties for the rest of the school year.
- The decision comes after a lawsuit was filed alleging a sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024.
- University president Michael Kotlikoff apologized for the alleged assault and the school's response.
- New measures include improving support for sexual assault survivors and involving New York State Police in investigations.
- The university has faced criticism regarding information shared with the district attorney's office.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the state's attorney general to investigate the case.