Cornell president agrees to third-party gang rape investigation, Hochul says

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced on Wednesday that Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff has agreed to allow an independent investigation into the school’s handling of a female student’s allegations that she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024.

Cornell president agrees to third-party gang rape investigation, Hochul says

TL;DR

  • Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff has agreed to an independent investigation.
  • The investigation will examine the university's handling of a student's allegations.
  • The student alleges she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members.
  • The incident reportedly occurred in 2024.