‘Cornell 7’ frat bro reportedly told investigator he’s actually the victim here, as he was too drunk to consent and she assaulted him

The “Cornell 7” case, in which seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers allegedly took part in the gang-rape of a young woman, has generated an enormous amount of fury and controversy across the political spectrum. Many were outraged at a punishment that appeared to amount to a slap on the wrist for the seven men involved. Others have simply decided that the woman, known as Jane Doe, is a liar.

The controversy swirling around the case doesn’t look likely to end anytime soon, particularly as Governor of New York Kathy Hochul has said she’s lost confidence in local law enforcement and appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. But, even against all the previous anger, a new development reported by ABC News is likely to stoke the flames even higher.

The article alleges that one of the Cornell 7 – Matthew Ingalls – told authorities during the initial investigation that he was the actual victim, as Jane Doe had actually assaulted him. The claim comes from “school records” reviewed by the journalist, in which he claimed that he was too intoxicated to be able to consent to any sexual activity.

“My reputation is destroyed and I’m utterly ashamed”

According to police records, Ingalls was the one who invited Jane Doe to the frat house in the first place. He later spoke with Jane Doe over the phone a day before she reported the alleged incident to the Cornell University Police Department, reportedly telling him, “The only way for me to heal is to know what happened. That’s why I’m trying to just piece it together, you know, like I’m just like confused.”

The article also details some of Jane Doe’s messages to the men in the days following their alleged encounter. She reportedly told Ingalls: “I will also say this is f—–g RUINING my life temporarily.  My reputation is destroyed and I’m utterly ashamed.  I’m f—–g pissed cause this many people shouldn’t know and I feel like I know who some of the rats in the room were” and “If I just know what happened, then I can feel a little bit better and move on and maybe be able to stay at this school.”

Ingalls is said to have responded, “You did tell me you were sober, by the way … You did, you said you hadn’t been anywhere.” Doe replied, “That is not true. I never would have said that.” With Letitia James now on the case, and not only the nation but the world’s eyes on Cornell University, don’t expect this case to vanish from the headlines anytime soon.