Criminal case reopened in Cornell sexual assault case involving Korean student
A Korean student named as one of seven defendants in a sexual assault lawsuit involving Cornell University is facing renewed scrutiny as prosecutors in New York are reopening the criminal investigation into the 2024 case. Winston Lee, widely believed to be a Korean national, is among seven current and former Cornell students accused in a civil lawsuit filed this month by a former student…
A Korean student, identified as Winston Lee, is set to face renewed legal scrutiny in connection with a sexual assault case at Cornell University. Seven current and former Cornell students, including Lee, are accused in a civil lawsuit filed by a former student named Jane Doe. Doe claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024.
Despite no criminal charges being filed initially, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced on Monday that his office is reevaluating the decision not to pursue charges against the seven fraternity members. Van Houten revealed that his office has already started the process, beginning with discussions with Jane Doe and her legal representation.
The district attorney's office plans to seek a hearing to determine the path forward in this reopened criminal investigation.
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