# Cornell bans fraternity parties amid backlash over sexual assault case

https://mins.news/en/item/98489

- BBC News, 2026-10-13 17:59 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw8dzg094zd9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Cornell University has barred parties at fraternity houses for the rest of the school year as it faces criticism over its handling of an alleged 2024 campus sexual assault. The university also plans to expand support for survivors and allow New York State Police officers to investigate campus sexual assault allegations. The state governor has appointed the attorney general to investigate the case.

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