Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of academic year amid sexual assault controversy

Cornell University is suspending all parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year. This decision comes amid widespread anger over the university’s management of a sexual assault allegation at a fraternity house. The New York State Police will now be involved in investigating sex crimes on campus.

• Cornell University is suspending parties and social events at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year.
• The university will involve the New York State Police in investigating sex crimes on campus.
• The suspension follows mounting outrage over the university’s handling of sexual assault allegations.