# Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

https://mins.news/en/item/84994

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-04 01:15 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/cornell-president-vows-transparency-amid-outrage-over-fraternity-rape-case?traffic_source=rss

> Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff called allegations that a student was gang-raped at a fraternity house in 2024 deeply disturbing and pledged greater transparency. He backed an independent review of the university’s handling of the case. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to take over the criminal investigation.

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