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Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

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What happened: Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" after a woman alleged she was drugged and raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house. She filed a civil lawsuit alleging Cornell failed to protect her. Key numbers: The woman, identified as Jane Doe, was 20 at the time. Why it matters: Kotlikoff said Cornell is committed to investigating how the case was handled and called for a serious look at the role of fraternities and sororities. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead a review.
Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" after a woman alleged she was drugged and raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house. She filed a civil lawsuit alleging Cornell failed to protect her.
Kotlikoff said Cornell is committed to investigating how the case was handled and called for a serious look at the role of fraternities and sororities. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead a review.
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