A civil suit has been filed by an alleged victim against seven male students accused of gang-raping a 20-year-old woman two years ago at Cornell University. The alleged incident took place in a fraternity house.
The case has triggered renewed commentary regarding the "death of #MeToo," particularly with the approaching anniversary of the hashtag's viral launch on 15 October 2017. This discussion has been fueled by apparent failures by Cornell and the local district attorney to act appropriately at the time of the alleged assault.
The effectiveness of Title IX as a mechanism for punishing serious sexual assault has also been questioned. In the Cornell case, two alleged assailants were expelled, two were suspended, one defendant was issued a persona non grata, and two were barred from campus.