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Cornell Jane Doe Dispute Over Alleged Fraternity Rape

A former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, said she felt "unsupported and disbelieved" by Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff after alleging she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Cornell denied claims in her letter about a remark by Kotlikoff. Some faculty members said the letter was not shared with them, with one alleging a "silencing of Jane Doe's voice."

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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 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 Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations 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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Jane Doe says she felt 'unsupported and disbelieved' by Cornell president

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Cornell responds to Jane Doe letter saying she felt disbelieved

Cornell has denied claims made in a letter from a former student, known as Jane Doe, about a remark by the school's president.

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Cornell faculty member alleges "silencing of Jane Doe's voice"

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