Las Vegas Aces guard Justine Pissott opened up about her own sexual assault as the Cornell 7 case, in which seven Cornell University fraternity members are accused of drugging and assaulting a fellow student, continues to draw national scrutiny.
Las Vegas Aces Guard Speaks Out on Cornell 7 Case
Pissott, a former Vanderbilt standout selected by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft, revealed that she was drugged and sexually assaulted. The Las Vegas star did not share when or where the assault occurred, but she did describe its lasting effects.
"When something like this happens to you, it doesn't just end when that night ends," Pissott said. "You carry it with you."
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Her statement arrived during a pivotal stretch in the Cornell University fraternity investigation. District Attorney Matthew Van Houten recently reopened the case and pledged to bring evidence before a grand jury within 45 days. Governor Kathy Hochul has also pushed for an independent review of how Cornell handled the allegations.
Of the seven accused Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell University expelled two and suspended two more. Still, prosecutors have yet to file any criminal charges. That gap continues to fuel public pressure and makes voices like Pissott's all the more significant.
"I know how lonely this kind of pain can feel," the Aces player continued. "And if sharing even a small part of my story makes another survivor feel less alone, then it's worth it. To her and every survivor carrying something similar, I see you. I'm praying for you. And I pray we continue creating a world where survivors feel safe enough to use their voice without being torn apart for how they survived."
