Tompkins County DA Reopens Cornell Chi Phi Gang Rape Allegations Investigation
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity after the accuser filed a lawsuit and the office received significant public attention.
Rochester, NY, September 28, 2026 —
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has announced the reopening of an investigation into gang rape allegations that reportedly occurred at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity. The decision follows the filing of a lawsuit by the accuser and a notable increase in public attention directed towards the case, according to the provided summary.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged incidents at the fraternity, the number of individuals involved, or the nature of the lawsuit beyond its filing have not been disclosed in the summary. The accuser’s name was also not provided.
District Attorney Van Houten’s office is now revisiting the allegations. The summary does not specify when the original investigation took place or what its prior outcome was, nor does it detail the specific actions being taken in the reopened inquiry. The office’s decision to resume the investigation appears to be a direct response to both the legal action initiated by the accuser and the significant public discourse surrounding the matter.
Further information, including the extent of the evidence the District Attorney’s office intends to review and any potential charges that could arise, is not available based on the information provided. The investigation is ongoing, and the office has not released a timeline for its completion.
Story summarized from the original created by Kiley Wren on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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