A young woman has filed a formal complaint against seven students from Cornell University, accusing them of drugging and sexually assaulting her during an event at the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. The case has become known as the "Seven of Cornell" controversy and has raised serious concerns about institutional responsibility and the role of male peer groups in such incidents. The complainant, who has chosen to remain anonymous, reported the incident on September 14, and the case has since sparked widespread debate on social media and among experts. According to the complaint, the woman attended a party organized by her sorority, the Tri Delta National, and later went to the Chi Phi fraternity after a stop at a bar. She claims she consumed about ten drinks over three hours, which is four to six times the legal limit for driving in France. In a quieter room, she alleges she was drugged with ketamine and sexually assaulted by Matthew Ingalls and Johnathan Newell, with Gillio Lopes also reportedly participating. At 1:42 am, Johnathan Newell sent a message in the fraternity's chat inviting his peers to join a "free chat" on the upper floor, with Matthew Ingalls commenting on male sexuality. Another student reportedly asked if the "store was still open," to which Newell affirmed. The complainant also reported non-consensual drug use, including substances sniffed directly on her body, and sexual assaults by Diego Sarabia, Winston Lee, and Matthew Ingalls. She claims she lost consciousness at 5:45 am, after which the alleged abuses ceased. The seven accused claim that the complainant was consenting. Experts have analyzed the case, with sociologist Christelle Hamel and political sociology doctor Nora Avjin Goffre discussing the dynamics of male peer groups and the objectification of the victim. Valérie Rey-Robert, an essayist, suggested that male peer groups encourage such abuse by fostering a sense of superiority over women. She noted that 57 men were present during the incident, none of whom intervened or reported the assaults. Nora Avjin Goffre emphasized that fraternities, designed to unite students in non-mixed spaces, often contribute to a culture of silence. The handling of the case by Cornell University has also come under scrutiny. Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused the university of protecting the accused students, noting that only two were excluded from the institution, while others mitigated their punishments by submitting essays. The complainant abandoned her studies after the incident. Valérie Rey-Robert criticized the university's response, stating that it reflects a broader culture of minimizing such acts and silencing victims. Nora Avjin Goffre noted that there are no fewer perpetrators among the teaching staff or administration than elsewhere. One of the accused students reportedly wrote in his year-end book, "I can't believe I wasn't canceled," according to actress Florence Pugh. Universities, equipped with their own police forces and internal justice systems, often resolve such incidents internally, which experts argue serves to protect their reputations at the expense of women's safety.