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Cornell fraternity rape case

A former Cornell student's lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang raped at a fraternity house in October 2024, and the university's handling of the allegations. Developments include Cornell suspending fraternity parties through the end of the academic year, a judge granting the plaintiff anonymity while warning of threats, the plaintiff saying she felt unsupported and disbelieved by the university president, and Cornell faculty voting no confidence in university leadership.

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  1. Earlier report 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." US · 2 sources
  2. Earlier report New York AG Appointed Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to take over the case of an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students and has filed a lawsuit. Hochul said the woman was failed by officials and the system. US · 7 sources