Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

What happened: Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff called the alleged 2024 gang rape of a student at a Chi Phi fraternity house "deeply disturbing" and pledged greater transparency in an eight-minute video message. Key numbers: Alleged assault occurred in 2024. Seven former students and the university have been sued. Why it matters: The case has renewed scrutiny of New York's "voluntary intoxication loophole," which Hochul has pledged to push to change. Some speakers at a student assembly hearing called for Kotlikoff's resignation.

Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff called the alleged 2024 gang rape of a student at a Chi Phi fraternity house "deeply disturbing" and pledged greater transparency in an eight-minute video message.

The case has renewed scrutiny of New York's "voluntary intoxication loophole," which Hochul has pledged to push to change. Some speakers at a student assembly hearing called for Kotlikoff's resignation.