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  "id": 14280690,
  "title": "Cornell suspends fraternity parties, brings in state police amid scrutiny over 2024 rape allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-brings-in-state-police-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T19:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-brings-in-state-police-amid-scrutiny-over-2024-rape-allegations-101791919044592.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cornell University has suspended all fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year and will involve New York State Police to investigate sexual assault allegations. President Michael Kotlikoff announced these measures after facing criticism over the handling of a 2024 rape case at the Chi Phi fraternity house. Fraternity chapters will face immediate suspension for violating the university's zero-tolerance policy. The restrictions allow time for the university to review fraternity life and ensure safety. Cornell will collaborate with students and faculty to create safer social activities outside the traditional party scene. The university will also provide funding for these initiatives, add a case manager to its Office of Civil Rights, and expand sexual violence prevention programs. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the investigation, replacing the Tompkins County district attorney, following public outrage over the lack of charges in the 2024 case. Cornell has hired Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of its handling of the allegations.",
  "summary": "Cornell has suspended fraternity parties, expanded student support and brought New York State Police into its response to campus sexual assault allegations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Cornell University bans frat parties after alleged campus gang rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cornell-university-bans-frat-parties-after-alleged-campus-gang-rape",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-gives-state-police-role-in",
        "published": "2026-10-13T18:49:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cornell-university-bans-frat-parties-vows-to-address-disturbing",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:23:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Cornell suspends frat parties after alleged gang rape",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cornell-suspends-frat-parties-after-alleged-gang-rape",
        "published": "2026-10-13T20:50:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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