Michigan man accused in ‘Cornell 7′ rape case -- what we know

Ongoing Reporting: Cornell Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

Ongoing reporting continues on sexual assault allegations tied to a Cornell University case involving fraternity members. The focus is on Scott Cretchar, one of seven Cornell fraternity students accused of assaulting a woman in October 2024.

Civil Lawsuit Allegations

A civil lawsuit filed in Tompkins County, New York alleges that Cretchar and six other students from the “K(i)” fraternity:

• Forced a woman student to use drugs
• Sexually assaulted her for several hours
• Conducted the alleged assault on the night of October 19, 2024

New details reported include that Cretchar is specifically accused of:

• Using ketamine
• Sending Snapchat messages that included his name

Criminal Charges: Prior Consideration and Current Steps

The reporting also addresses questions about whether criminal charges were previously considered. It notes that the Tompkins County District Attorney is defending an earlier decision not to pursue criminal charges, stating that at the time the victim did not indicate she was drugged against her will.

The DA says the office is now:

asking a senior prosecutor to prepare a case for a grand jury

Response to Social Media Claims

The coverage also addresses social media claims suggesting possible ties between Cretchar and parts of Metro Detroit. The reporter contacted relevant local agencies, and feedback mentioned includes Sterling Heights, which stated it:

• has never employed anyone with the name Scott Cretchar

Presenters / Contributors

• Kyler Russell
• Scott Cretchar
• (Mentioned) District Attorney (Tompkins County, New York)