U.S. Marine Mistakenly Named in Cornell Rape Case Faces Harassment
A U.S. Marine and his family are being targeted after a lawsuit was mistakenly served to him in a Cornell University rape case.
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A U.S. Marine and his family are now facing harassment after a lawsuit was mistakenly served to him in a high-profile rape case at Cornell University. The 23-year-old Staff Sergeant Matthew Ingalls, who is currently serving in the Marine Corps, was wrongly identified in a lawsuit related to the alleged 2024 gang rape incident.
Mistakenly Served Lawsuit
On the evening of September 26, Victoria Ingalls, the mother of Staff Sergeant Matthew Ingalls, received a 101-page lawsuit at her New York home. The lawsuit was intended for another Matthew Ingalls, one of the seven Chi Phi fraternity members accused in the alleged sexual assault. However, the Ingalls family was not involved in the case, and the Marine was serving his country at the time of the incident.
Harassment and Threats
Shortly before the lawsuit was served, Matthew Ingalls and his family began receiving bizarre and threatening messages. Victoria Ingalls told Stars and Stripes that her son was receiving aggressive messages questioning his attendance at Cornell and labeling him a rapist. Her daughter was also targeted, with messages suggesting that the family would be harmed.
Marine Corps Response
Officials at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune issued a statement clarifying that Staff Sergeant Matthew Ingalls was not the individual in the lawsuit and was serving honorably at the time of the alleged assault. Despite this, the harassment has not stopped. Victoria Ingalls expressed fear over the threats, including messages stating that the family would be found and harmed.
Family Seeking Legal Help
The Ingalls family has sought legal counsel to address the threats and harassment they are facing. The situation highlights the serious implications of mistaken legal service and the potential for real-world harm in such cases. As the family continues to deal with the fallout, they are hoping for swift resolution and support from the legal system.
Source: Daily Caller
