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Cornell University bans fraternity parties after alleged gang rape

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Cornell University announced a ban on all fraternity parties and social events at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year following an alleged gang rape in 2024. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by former student Jane Doe, who claimed seven men sexually assaulted her during a party. The university's president, Michael Kotlikoff, issued the directive amid significant criticism from the Ivy League community regarding the school's handling of the allegations.

Key points

• Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year following an alleged gang rape in 2024.
• The ban was issued by President Michael Kotlikoff in response to a lawsuit filed by former student Jane Doe alleging seven men sexually assaulted her during a party.

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The ban applies to all fraternity houses until the end of the academic year. Specific details regarding the nature of the assault, the identities of the seven men, or the timeline of the events are not provided in the source evidence.

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