Cornell University Chi Phi Case: Jane Doe Lawsuit, Reopened Investigation & What We Know Updated September 29, 2026 A 2024 incident involving Cornell University and its Chi Phi fraternity chapter is back in the national spotlight after a former student filed a civil lawsuit alleging that she was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members. The case has taken a major new turn: Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the criminal investigation and said prosecutors intend to present the case to a grand jury. The woman, identified in the lawsuit as Jane Doe , alleges that she was drugged and sexually assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. Several people named as defendants in the lawsuit include Diego Sarabia, Matthew Ingalls and Scott Kretzschmar , along with other individuals and organizations. Those allegations have not been established as criminal findings, and the defendants have not all been accused in the same way. Here ...
Presley Gerber Dies at 27: What We Know About Cindy Crawford’s Son, His Life and Final Months Published: September 22, 2026 The sudden death of Presley Gerber , the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has put the spotlight on a young man whose life unfolded between fashion, fame and a very public struggle with mental health and addiction. Presley Gerber died on September 20, 2026, at the age of 27 , according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. He was at a rehabilitation facility in the Santa Monica area when emergency responders arrived. His death remains under investigation. The circumstances surrounding his death have generated intense public interest, particularly because Presley had spoken openly in recent years about addiction, depression and his attempts to find a healthier path. But there is one important distinction to make: his official cause of death has not yet been determined. The medical examiner says the cause and manner o...