Byron York challenges the account that Cornell imposed no serious discipline
Byron YorkWashington Examiner chief political correspondent and commentator
York challenged the account that Cornell had imposed no serious discipline, citing expulsions, suspensions and the fraternity's permanent closure.
“Cornell did its own investigation and ruled that the fraternity seven members violated university policies. Two were expelled. Two were given long suspensions.”
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Did Cornell adequately discipline the students named in the Cornell 7 lawsuit?
A former Cornell student alleges that seven Chi Phi members sexually assaulted her in October 2024 and that Cornell mishandled the aftermath. The Cornell Daily Sun's editorial board and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the university's response. Cornell says its Title IX process resulted in expulsions and suspensions, and that essays were not the sole consequence for any student found responsible. The individual sanctions have not been publicly detailed.
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York calls the contrary account a common misconception and distinguishes the absence of criminal charges from university discipline. He describes sanctions on the other members and the fraternity.
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York calls the contrary account a common misconception and distinguishes the absence of criminal charges from university discipline.
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He describes sanctions on the other members and the fraternity.
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Relative to Cornell's disciplinary response, York disputes a description of what sanctions were imposed. The post does not clearly judge each sanction adequate, so the characterization label is narrower than a full defense.
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