University President Michael Kotlikoff has pledged to hire an external law firm to review the school's management of the case and vowed a "serious look" at the role of fraternities and sororities on campus. These reforms coincide with a reopened criminal investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. Meanwhile, Doe's attorney reports that the accuser and at least three other mistakenly identified women have been targeted with threats and doxing.
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ABC News Obtains Recording of Call in Cornell 7 Gang Rape Case
Culture16 days ago
Cornell University faces heightened pressure to overhaul its disciplinary and safety protocols after fresh evidence surfaced in a 2024 gang rape case. ABC News has made public a recording of a phone call between the plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, and the Chi Phi fraternity member she visited on the night of the attack. Doe is suing the university and seven students in a lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted while under the influence of ketamine, alcohol, and marijuana.
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