Matthew Van Houten
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The statement — especially as it relates to the legal definition of 'lack of consent' — provides a different narrative and set of facts of the events of October 19, 2024 than those alleged in the lawsuit,
- Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten wrote in a statement posted to his website last monthFox Newsfoxnews.com/us/attorney…
She admits to taking drugs and alcohol voluntarily and with knowledge,
- Van Houten saidThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
I trust that she will examine the facts and apply the law,
- Van Houten said in a statement on FridayNBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…
Nobody knows this information about the transcript and that gives me something to really dig into because that changes the landscape for me,
- Van Houten told the outletFox Newsfoxnews.com/us/cornell…
He is absolutely wrong.”
- When reached for comment, Van Houten saidCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
The decision made in November of 2024 that the evidence did not support the filing of criminal charges was legally correct,
- Van Houten said in a statement provided to CNNCNNcnn.com/2026/10…
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Letitia James faces new push to boot her from Cornell rape probe over alleged bias: court documents
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/letitia…They are asking for any future potential grand jury panelists to be polled on whether they are aware of James’ comments
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…Jane Doe text exchange reveals shifting narrative in the Cornell 7 assault case
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1419315…Some of those details have the feel of nightmarish cliché, as familiar as the phone line that goes dead in the horror movie, the sliding glass doors where — the viewer knows — the killer will inevitably appear as the victim moves through the house unaware
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…Attorney for former Cornell fraternity member wants AG James off case over post supporting accuser
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/attorney…They are asking for any future potential grand jury panelists to be polled on whether they are aware of James’ comments
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…Accused Cornell fraternity member pushes to remove New York AG as special prosecutor over alleged bias
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/accused…Students stage sit-in at dining hall and vow not to spend money on campus
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/americas…Cornell students stage sit-in to protest university's handling of alleged 2024 gang rape
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/education/n…New York's Letitia James now leading 'active criminal investigation' into Cornell gang rape allegations
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Megyn Kelly attacks Cornell Jane Doe’s rape allegations — and targets her looks
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Conservative radio host Megyn Kelly launched a frenzy of attacks earlier this week at the victim of a Cornell University gang rape
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/megyn…NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/nyt…The lawsuit has plunged the university into a crisis and invited criticism of the district attorney, Matthew Van Houten, who decided there wasn’t enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the seven men
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Student protests erupt at Cornell over mishandling of gang-rape allegations
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Slogan intended to keep search engines from identifying anonymous plaintiff, who is suing the New York institution after allegedly being sexually assaulted
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…DA in Cornell rape investigation declined to review some evidence, including interviews: report
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…A sexually charged case that roiled Cornell University two years ago has exploded onto the national stage, fueling a fierce debate over sex, consent and criminality in college hookup culture
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/inside…On the Cornell campus as fury grows over fraternity ‘gang rape’
The Timesthetimes.com/us/news…Cornell Rape Allegations Reignite Furor Over Title IX
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/us/news…Records give insight into how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…Grand jury to review reopened Cornell fraternity rape case after new evidence emerges
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/cornell…Woman Told Cornell Police 2 Years Ago She Was 100% Confident She Was Raped
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/new…The View's Sunny Hostin splits viewers over Cornell rape case comments
The Independentindependent.co.uk/arts/enterta…Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations
France 24france24.com/en/video…Sarabia was named in a civil lawsuit filed by a former student and has reportedly lost his Wells Fargo job as prosecutors reopen the investigation
India Timesindiatimes.com/trending/who…Wells Fargo fires Cornell alum accused in 2024 gang rape case: report
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/trending/we…Former Cornell student sues school, frat members over rape allegations
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Hochul calls Cornell case ‘horrifying,’ calls for separate review of university response
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/state…"My client is innocent": Attorney for one of the men accused in the "Cornell 7" defends him on CNN
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations after accuser files lawsuit
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/education/n…Former Cornell student sues school, frat members over rape allegations
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…