Cornell Alleged Gang Rape
Frat Bro Loses Lawsuit Over Punishment for Attempted Sexual Exploitation
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One of the men being sued over an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University sued the college last March over the consequences he was hit with for the incident, TMZ has learned, and just days ago he lost his case.
John Doe sued Cornell over the investigation conducted into the alleged rape that took place on October 19, 2024, at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
He claimed he was not given the chance to properly defend himself at the hearing … because they brought “charges” of sexual exploitation but only found him responsible for attempted sexual exploitation.
He said he had no idea attempted sexual exploitation was even a possible result and had he known he would have employed a different strategy.
Cornell imposed a no-contact order for John and the alleged victim, had him take a class on the issues of social media and sexual harassment, and write a “reflection paper.”
His lawyer also argued that one of the panel members was distracted when a witness was testifying. He claimed one panel member was driving a car for 45 minutes and was “otherwise distracted while a witness” was testifying.
In one email from John’s lawyer to Cornell, he wrote the panel member in question “has not adhered to her responsibilities as a hearing panel member.” He said the panel member had “repeatedly demonstrated that she is engaged in other work during hearing sessions.”
Cornell argued John received a fair investigation and the court affirmed the University’s decision.
On September 23, 2026, the Supreme Court of New York (the trial court) rejected John Doe’s petition, upholding the University’s decision, finding the hearing was properly held and John Doe’s rights were fully protected.
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