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The “Cornell Seven” rape case isn't about the law. It's about something else entirely.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/us-prosecutors-reopen-cornell-gang-rape-case">allegations of gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024</a> on Thursday. On Friday, Hochul stated that the accuser had been "failed at every turn."

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate allegations of gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 on Thursday. On Friday, Hochul stated that the accuser had been "failed at every turn."

The woman, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, sued Cornell, seven Chi Phi fraternity members and other defendants this month, alleging she was plied with drugs and alcohol and assaulted at the fraternity house in October 2024. No one was criminally charged.

The woman, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, sued Cornell, seven Chi Phi fraternity members and other defendants this month, alleging she was plied with drugs and alcohol and assaulted at the fraternity house in October 2024. No one was criminally charged.

On Thursday, transcripts obtained by the media indicate that Doe stated she had "100% confidence I was raped," among other remarks, in her November 2024 interview with campus police. This was omitted from the condensed sworn statement that the district attorney based his decision not to pursue charges on.

On Thursday, transcripts obtained by the media indicate that Doe stated she had "100% confidence I was raped," among other remarks, in her November 2024 interview with campus police. This was omitted from the condensed sworn statement that the district attorney based his decision not to pursue charges on.

Hochul stated Thursday that she had "lost faith" in Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who on Monday said the statement signed by Doe prosecutors received described consensual sexual activity. Van Houten said he never received the transcript.

Hochul stated Thursday that she had "lost faith" in Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who on Monday said the statement signed by Doe prosecutors received described consensual sexual activity. Van Houten said he never received the transcript.

Van Houten has since been removed from the case. As special prosecutor, James will investigate the incident and, if warranted, prosecute offenses and present evidence to a grand jury, saying she stood ready to lead a "process guided by the facts and the law."

Van Houten has since been removed from the case. As special prosecutor, James will investigate the incident and, if warranted, prosecute offenses and present evidence to a grand jury, saying she stood ready to lead a "process guided by the facts and the law."

Internal documents revealed this week detail Cornell's Title IX investigation. This included statements from six of the accused — who denied wrongdoing — text messages, and interviews with Doe's roommates on what they describe as her evolving understanding of the incident.

Internal documents revealed this week detail Cornell's Title IX investigation. This included statements from six of the accused — who denied wrongdoing — text messages, and interviews with Doe's roommates on what they describe as her evolving understanding of the incident.

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Hochul said a transcript released this week showed the woman told Cornell police she could say with 100% confidence she was raped, but those words were not included in the account campus police sent to prosecutors.

Hochul said a transcript released this week showed the woman told Cornell police she could say with 100% confidence she was raped, but those words were not included in the account campus police sent to prosecutors.

Hochul announced Thursday that she signed an executive order naming Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, saying new information raised questions about how the case was handled and that she had lost faith in the Tompkins County district attorney.

Hochul announced Thursday that she signed an executive order naming Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, saying new information raised questions about how the case was handled and that she had lost faith in the Tompkins County district attorney.

As special prosecutor, James will investigate the incident and, if warranted, prosecute offenses and present evidence to a grand jury. James said she stood ready to lead a process guided by the facts and the law.

As special prosecutor, James will investigate the incident and, if warranted, prosecute offenses and present evidence to a grand jury. James said she stood ready to lead a process guided by the facts and the law.

The woman, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, sued Cornell, seven Chi Phi fraternity members and other defendants Sept. 16, alleging she was plied with drugs and alcohol and assaulted at the fraternity house in October 2024. No one was criminally charged.

The woman, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, sued Cornell, seven Chi Phi fraternity members and other defendants Sept. 16, alleging she was plied with drugs and alcohol and assaulted at the fraternity house in October 2024. No one was criminally charged.

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday his office would reopen the case and present it to a grand jury, after previously finding insufficient evidence. Court documents unsealed this week show Cornell conducted more than 50 interviews with 32 witnesses.

District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday his office would reopen the case and present it to a grand jury, after previously finding insufficient evidence. Court documents unsealed this week show Cornell conducted more than 50 interviews with 32 witnesses.

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