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Cornell bans frat parties as rape investigation continues

The Ivy League school's president announced the restriction as administrators address allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house; the investigation is ongoing.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCornell University has banned fraternity houses from hosting parties while administrators address allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Post reports the university's president announced the ban, and the investigation into those allegations is still going.

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  1. Second defendant in Cornell fraternity case seeks New York AG’s… · NBC News
  2. Maher slams Cornell frats; USWNT falls to Spain; Lego crossover · Variety
  3. Cornell fraternity members respond after rape accusation; lawsuit… · The New York Times
  4. Bar complaint demands Letitia James exit Cornell 7 case · Newsmax
  5. Erie investigators still seeking motive; Cornell case reopens… · The Washington Times
  6. Cornell bans frat parties after alleged assault; Florida executes… · New York Post
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