Cornell DA reopens rape case, seeks accuser after new evidence

Ithaca District Attorney Matthew Van Houten stated that a 2024 police report of a fraternity rape did not support prosecution, but he is now contacting the accuser to weigh new evidence. The development signals a potential reversal in the case, though the nature and strength of the new evidence remain undisclosed. This matters as it could lead to charges in a previously closed sexual assault case.