NY Governor Requests Review of Cornell's Handling of Fraternity Rape Allegation as DA Reopens Case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has asked to review Cornell University's response to a group rape allegation at the Chi Phi fraternity, following a lawsuit by a former student and the reopening of the case by the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office. The development signals heightened political and legal scrutiny of the university's handling of sexual assault allegations, though the specific findings of the review are pending.