Cornell University has backed the decision of the Tompkins County District Attorney to reopen a 2024 sexual assault case. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said he intends to present the case to a criminal grand jury.
The statement reads in part, "Cornell University supports the decision of the Tompkins County District Attorney (DA) to provide an opportunity for the victim’s story, in the 2024 Chi Phi fraternity Sexual Assault case, to be heard by a criminal grand jury."