Cornell disputes light-punishment claims in drugging, assault case

Cornell University has strongly denied allegations that students involved in a sexual assault case were given lenient punishment by allowing them to reduce their consequences through essay submissions. In response to a lawsuit filed by a former Cornell student who claims seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity drugged and sexually assaulted her in October 2024, the university categorically stated that the accusations are false and could discourage survivors from coming forward.

The university emphasized that any suggestion of minimal repercussions in this case is irresponsible and undermines the safety and support for survivors. The fraternity chapter involved was closed in 2024 and remains barred from campus, with the defendants facing disciplinary action.

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