{
  "id": 10734246,
  "title": "CBS obtains messages sent between victim, defendant as alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape case reopens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/cbs-obtains-messages-sent-between-victim-defendant-as-alleged-2024",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-910099"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CBS News obtained messages between a former Cornell University student and one of the defendants in the recent reopened alleged 2024 gang rape case, according to the outlet. The messages were sent two days after the alleged assault. The defendant apologized to Jane Doe, identifying her as the victim, for the events that transpired and expressed that he and another man felt remorse for being too intoxicated to prevent the situation from escalating. Jane Doe, in her response, acknowledged her own memory being \"super clouded\" and that all parties involved were intoxicated. She maintained that none of the sexual activities were illegal and that she enjoyed the company of the others, though she suggested excluding additional individuals from the encounter. Her attorney, Thomas Giuffra, confirmed the exchange of messages but could not verify if those were the texts sent at the time. Giuffra argued that Jane Doe was in a state of denial and trauma following the alleged assaults and that she was significantly intoxicated, rendering her incapacitated that night and seeking answers. Giuffra also stated that Jane Doe felt unable to confront the defendant aggressively. CBS News also acquired footage from the fraternity's group Snapchat conversation from the night of the alleged rape, where a message was sent suggesting a woman was available for sex, followed by a fraternity brother inquiring about the availability of the \"shop,\" which received a positive reply. None of the men involved were arrested. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten reopened the investigation into the alleged 2024 gang rape on Monday after a civil lawsuit filed by Jane Doe earlier this month sparked renewed outrage. The DA's office presented the case against seven alleged perpetrators to a grand jury for a possible indictment. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, initially stated that her drug use and sexual conduct were voluntary, conscious, and consensual. The lawsuit, filed against the seven Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell University, and several other defendants, alleged that the woman, a 20-year-old Cornell student at the time, was heavily intoxicated by fraternity members, leaving her unable to consent before she was sexually assaulted. The fraternity utilized a Snapchat group chat to encourage others to join in the activity, as detailed in the lawsuit which included a photo of some messages and further information about the alleged assault. Cornell University supported the DA's decision, noting that the Chi Phi chapter involved in the case had been barred from campus since 2024. Cornell previously investigated the allegations, resulting in various punishments, including expulsions and suspensions. The Cornell spokesperson, Kyle Kimball, emphasized that the university did not provide substantial consequences for the individuals involved. The US-based fraternities are male student clubs that often share a house. The national Chi Phi fraternity, founded over two centuries ago, did not respond to a request for comment.",
  "summary": "\"Not one of these guys was arrested. Not one. That I can tell you for a fact,\" Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, told CBS News New York last week.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "Details about ‘Cornell 7’ rape lawsuit have been exposed by social media, but some worry they’re being throttled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/details-about-cornell-7-rape-lawsuit-have-been-exposed-by-social",
        "published": "2026-09-28T21:50:00.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-prosecutors-reopen-cornell-gang-rape-case-after-outcry",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:44:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "What to know as criminal probe reopened into alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/what-to-know-as-criminal-probe-reopened-into-alleged-2024-cornell",
        "published": "2026-09-28T23:55:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Prosecutor reopens Cornell University gang rape investigation after accuser files lawsuit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/prosecutor-reopens-cornell-university-gang-rape-investigation-after",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:50:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/us-prosecutors-reopen-cornell-gang-rape-case-after-outcry",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:26:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Scott Kretzschmar: Chi Phi member's lawyer speaks out on Cornell rape allegations, ‘It’s not okay to victimize…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/scott-kretzschmar-chi-phi-members-lawyer-speaks-out-on-cornell-rape",
        "published": "2026-09-29T12:56:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Hochul calls Cornell case 'horrifying,' calls for separate review of university response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hochul-calls-cornell-case-horrifying-calls-for-separate-review-of",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:21:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/texts-about-alleged-cornell-gang-rape-released-after-investigation",
        "published": "2026-09-29T19:01:12.000Z"
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