GG87: The Cornell Chi Phi Gang Rape Lawsuit, Part 1

Part 1.

Thomas and Lydia open the 101-page complaint in Jane Doe v. Cornell University et al., the Chi Phi gang rape lawsuit that has taken over the internet, and the misinformation is flying from every direction. What does Cornell's own history of fraternity reform resolutions reveal about how long this was a known problem on campus? Why does the DA's explanation for not pressing charges hinge on a very specific gap in New York's consent law, the same gap state legislators have apparently been trying to close for seven years? And what did the sorority's own 'sober monitors' see that night at Mooney's before everything went wrong?

Part 2 gets into the Snapchat. Content note for sexual assault throughout.

Cases discussed:

• Jane Doe v. Cornell University, Inc. et al. (Chi Phi / Tri Delta lawsuit)

• New York State legislation to amend the affirmative consent / intoxication standard

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