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Cornell President Vows Transparency Over Fraternity Rape Allegations

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the university "must do better" and vowed transparency following allegations that a woman was drugged and gang raped at a fraternity house. He described the case as "deeply disturbing" and one of the most challenging periods for the institution.

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Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.

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Cornell University's Faculty Senate has approved a no-confidence resolution in university leadership over its handling of a former student's lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. The criminal case is under special prosecution by New York Attorney General Letitia James; the accuser remains anonymous in her civil lawsuit after reported threats; Cornell has suspended fraternity parties through the academic year; and former U.S. Deputy AG. Y.

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Cornell University's Faculty Senate has approved a no-confidence resolution in university leadership over its handling of the former student's sexual assault lawsuit.

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In this event Cornell faculty declares 'no confidence' in university leadership Earlier coverage Jane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threats Earlier coverage Jane Doe says she felt 'unsupported and disbelieved' by Cornell president Earlier coverage Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case Earlier coverage Cornell brings in former DOJ official to lead review of its response to alleged sexual assault Earlier coverage Woman at centre of Cornell rape allegations has been threatened, lawyer says Earlier coverage Cornell president calls gang rape allegations 'deeply disturbing' Earlier coverage News Wrap: New York AG appointed as special prosecutor in Cornell rape case Earlier coverage Prosecutor continues probe into reopened Cornell fraternity rape case as campus reels Earlier coverage
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Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.

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Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations

Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations

Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegationsBBC News – World
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Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".

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