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Cornell University's Catholic Community, in Ithaca, New York, to "observe a special day of prayer" in response to the recent assault case. An anonymous former student filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University, the Chi Phi fraternity chapter, and seven fraternity members on September 16, 2026, detailing allegations that she was drugged and gang-raped at the Chi Phi house in October 2024. [ 1 , 2 ] The Core Allegations The Incident:   The plaintiff, filing under the pseudonym Jane Doe, states she was plied with drugs and alcohol and gang-raped by multiple male students at the Chi Phi fraternity house over the weekend of October 19–20, 2024. [ 1 , 2 ] University Response:   Cornell previously closed the Chi Phi chapter in 2024 and stated it expelled some students and suspended others following a Title IX review. However, student protesters and the lawsuit claim the university failed to protect her and acted slowly to preserve its reputation. [ 1 , 2 ] Protests : Thous...