Title IX

The Cornell Rape Lawsuit Is Fueling a Deranged Social Media Mob

Crazy internet sleuths are doxing, threatening, and harassing the accused fraternity brothers—and also totally unrelated people.

Robby Soave | 10.1.2026 3:40 PM

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The New York Times has shared new details about a 2024 accusation of gang sexual assault at Cornell University; they appear to strengthen District Attorney Matthew Van Houten's argument that there was not a compelling legal basis to bring charges against seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

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But try telling that to the social media mob, which is going........

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