Winston Lee, who is among the seven members of the Cornell University fraternity facing a lawsuit for sexual assault in a civil court, has received publicity as a result of stories relating to his family history and a link to the former South Korean Prime Minister and US Ambassador, Lee Hong-koo.
As per the New York Post report dated October 17, 2026, Lee is the grandson of Lee Hong-koo, who was the Prime Minister of South Korea from 1994 to 1995 and the ambassador of South Korea in the United States from 1998 to 2000.
While the above-mentioned family connection has come into limelight amid the unfolding court case against Lee and six other Cornell University students, it must be stated that in the earlier media reports the family connection was yet to be independently verified.
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Who Is Winston Lee?
Winston Lee is one of the seven students of Cornell University who have been accused of participating in a civil lawsuit filed by a former student referred to in legal papers as Jane Doe. The civil lawsuit revolves around a case of sexual assault that occurred in the Chi Phi fraternity house of the Cornell University in October 2024.
According to the plaintiff, she had been intoxicated with alcohol and ketamine before being raped by several members of the fraternity. In addition to Winston Lee, the other six students who have been accused of raping Jane Doe include Matthew Ingalls, Johnathan Newell, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris, and Scott Kretzschmar.
It should be noted that the allegations above have not yet been proved in any criminal conviction. Winston Lee has denied any wrongdoing in the case, according to press reports. At the time of reporting of these events, no criminal charges were filed against him in relation to the case.
Cornell University disciplined the students following the internal investigation of the case. According to reports, Lee was suspended for two years.
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