Cornell University student faces allegations in gang rape investigation

Seven Cornell University students, including member Matthew Ingalls of the Chi Phi fraternity, are involved in a high-profile investigation following allegations of a gang rape. According to reports from October 6, 2026, the incident involves a 20-year-old female victim, identified as Jane Doe, who claims she was drugged with a high dose of ketamine, resulting in temporary vision loss and an inability to provide consent. She alleges that Ingalls invited her to the fraternity house under the pretense of a sexual encounter, after which other members entered the room.

In his statement to university police, Ingalls presented a contradictory narrative, asserting that he had consumed significant amounts of alcohol and ketamine himself. He argued that he was incapacitated and unable to provide consent, effectively framing his own role in the event as that of a victim. The case has ignited widespread public concern regarding campus safety, substance abuse protocols, and the prevalence of predatory behavior within Greek life organizations at the institution.