Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten described Snapchat messages related to the Cornell assault case as morally disgusting.
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Behind the BastardsOct 3, 2026
Multiple sources report that Van Houten called the Snapchat messages "disgusting" (People, AOL/PEOPLE) and quote him saying the conduct was "morally disgusting" (US Magazine), all from September 29, before the post. ABC reports his phrase as "morally disturbing," a minor wording difference that does not change the substance, so the claim is supported.
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… Obviously, her suit interprets this as an invitation for other fraternity members to join in the room and join in the assault. This is not even, like, super in dispute. You can find pictures of that Snapchat message and see the replies to it. And even the do-nothing district attorney, who I'll be talking about more in a moment, has since described those Snapchat messages as, quote, "morally disgusting," and he said that his office was examining whether or not those Snapchat messages could have criminal significance. …
Behind the Bastards · · from the transcriptPost →What we found
Supports. People reports that Van Houten called the Snapchat messages allegedly sent by fraternity members "disgusting."[1]
Supports. US Magazine quotes Van Houten telling People, "It was morally disgusting," in remarks on the alleged assault and the messages.[2]
Supports. A second PEOPLE-syndicated report repeats that Van Houten called the Snapchat messages "disgusting."[3]
Context. ABC News reports Van Houten described the allegations as "morally disturbing" rather than "morally disgusting," a minor wording variation.[4]
Sources
4 sources: 4 not rated
- 1DA Says Cornell Allegations ‘Sensationalized,’ No Gaps in ...people.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 2Cornell Gang Rape Was ‘Morally Disgusting,' Says DAusmagazine.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 3Cornell DA Says Alleged Victim Made 20-Plus Corrections ...aol.ca · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4DA defends decision not to prosecute alleged Cornell 'gang rape ...abc11.com · not rated · cited for: context
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Related claims
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