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Ithaca Common Council Passes Moratorium on Cornell University Event Permits Amid Rape Allegations
Just the facts
The Ithaca Common Council voted 9-1 to approve a moratorium blocking new event permits for Cornell University. The legislative action was proposed by the mayor following a civil lawsuit filed by a former student who alleged she was drugged and gang-raped by fraternity members in 2024. Meanwhile, legal representatives for the accused Chi Phi fraternity members have publicly denied the allegations and contested disciplinary actions.
Why this is news
The Ithaca Common Council voted in response to intense public scrutiny and a civil lawsuit filed by a former student regarding the university's handling of alleged sexual assault.
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