Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
Summary
Cornell University’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, described an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity as deeply disturbing and promised the university would be more open about the case. He supports an independent review of the university’s response and new efforts to change state sexual assault laws.Key Facts
- The alleged gang rape happened at a Cornell fraternity in 2024.
- President Michael Kotlikoff called the incident deeply disturbing and said it will affect the university for years.
- Cornell is facing criticism for how it handled the investigation and communication.
- The victim, identified as Jane Doe in court papers, sued Cornell and seven former students.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for an independent review and shifted the criminal case to the state attorney general.
- Kotlikoff acknowledged the university's limited ability to share details due to legal reasons but promised more transparency.
- There is debate over a New York law that makes prosecuting sexual assault cases involving voluntary intoxication difficult, which Hochul wants to change.
- Cornell plans to review the role of fraternities and sororities to balance benefits with accountability.
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