A former South Park writer, satirist Toby Morton, has launched a website called TheCornell7.org to publicly name and expose seven Cornell University students accused in a civil lawsuit of gang rape. The site, which also claims ownership of domain names associated with the alleged perpetrators and university officials, was unveiled over the weekend following a lawsuit filed by a 20‑year‑old former student who alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity at their Ithaca, New York, house in October 2024.
Prosecutors have reopened the case to determine whether criminal charges can be pursued, noting that the civil complaint’s allegations differ markedly from the victim’s statement to police. The lawsuit alleges that the men drugged the victim with a substance they claimed was ketamine, carried out a prolonged assault while she was incapacitated, and then sent a Snapchat message inviting others to join. Two of the accused were expelled and others faced temporary suspensions or other disciplinary measures, according to the plaintiff’s legal team.
Cornell University has disputed claims that it failed to punish the students adequately, stating that it conducted a thorough Title IX investigation and imposed expulsions, suspensions and other sanctions. University officials said the fraternity was closed in 2024 and remains prohibited from campus. The university also expressed support for the district attorney’s decision to reopen the investigation.
Morton’s post on Instagram warned the accused that the website would remain active and that he had acquired domain names related to university administrators and others who allegedly “gave a break.” He has previously used domain purchases for political satire, including a site mocking President Trump. The case has drawn widespread attention on social media and is set to be presented to a grand jury by the Tompkins County District Attorney’s office.
