Ithaca mayor pauses Cornell University event permits over rape case
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo is pausing event permits for Cornell University. He cites the university's failure to coordinate with local police regarding a gang rape allegation at a fraternity house two years ago.
The mayor of Ithaca is working to hold Cornell University accountable for what he calls an "appalling response" to the allegations of a gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity house two years ago. Mayor Robert Cantelmo said: "Despite the severity of these crimes, Cornell University administrators and police failed to contact or coordinate any response with the Ithaca Police Department."
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