Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff pledged institutional reforms and the hiring of an outside law firm to review the university's management of the case following national outrage. Kotlikoff, who was serving as interim president during the 2024 assault, described the allegations as "deeply disturbing" and promised a "serious look" at the role of campus fraternities and sororities. The school is now facing scrutiny over its disciplinary processes for the accused students and its overall approach to campus safety and transparency.
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Cornell Gang Rape Accuser Gets Threats to Drop Lawsuit
US Politics16 days ago
New York Attorney General Letitia James is serving as special prosecutor in a reopened criminal probe into an alleged October 2024 gang rape at Cornell University. The lawsuit's plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, is suing the university and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity, but her lawyer reports she is currently receiving threats and harassment to drop the legal case. The attorney also stated that doxing attempts have mistakenly targeted at least three other women and that he has received threats himself. Doe alleges the sexual assault occurred while she was under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and ketamine.
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