‘Cornell 7’ Jane Doe was ‘misled’ by DA about status of criminal probe into alleged gang rape: attorney

Following allegations of a gang rape involving the former Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University, Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, claims his client was misled by the Tompkins County District Attorney regarding the status of the investigation. While the DA initially declined charges days after the report was made, Doe and her lawyer were allegedly led to believe the probe was ongoing. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has since reassigned the case to Attorney General Letitia James, removing it from the local DA's jurisdiction. The attorney general's office has suggested the new probe could take several months.

Following allegations of a gang rape involving the former Chi Phi fraternity at Cornell University, Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, claims his client was misled by the Tompkins County District Attorney regarding the status of the investigation. While the DA initially declined charges days after the report was made, Doe and her lawyer were allegedly led to believe the probe was ongoing. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has since reassigned the case to Attorney General Letitia James, removing it from the local DA's jurisdiction. The attorney general's office has suggested the new probe could take several months.