New York state prosecutors are revisiting a rape investigation at Cornell University. This follows a civil lawsuit filed by a woman alleging she was a victim of a gang rape at the university’s Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024.

On September 28, 2026, the Tompkins County District Attorney, Matthew Van Houten, confirmed efforts to pursue criminal charges against seven individuals reportedly involved. Van Houten stated that he would present the case to a grand jury, bringing renewed attention to the incident.

The civil lawsuit, filed earlier this month, has garnered national interest in the alleged crime and its implications for Cornell University’s handling of such matters.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, has been under scrutiny since the lawsuit’s filing. The accusations have sparked discussions on college campuses regarding safety and accountability within fraternity houses.