Ex-student alleging sexual assault felt ‘unsupported’ by Cornell president
Summary
A former Cornell University student accused seven men of sexually assaulting her at a fraternity house in 2024. She wrote a letter saying she felt unsupported by Cornell's president, Michael Kotlikoff, after reporting the assault. The university denies that the president questioned her report and says he was addressing others who delayed reporting the incident.Key Facts
- The former student, called "Jane Doe" in court papers, accused seven Chi Phi fraternity members of assault in October 2024.
- Jane Doe reported the assault to Cornell police in November 2024.
- Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, allegedly asked why the assault was reported late, according to a second-hand account shared by Jane Doe.
- Cornell says the president’s question was directed at bystanders who did not use the anonymous tip line, not at Jane Doe.
- After investigation, Cornell expelled two men, suspended two, barred one graduate from campus, and gave lighter punishments to others involved.
- Jane Doe wrote the letter to the faculty senate before their vote of no confidence in the university’s administration.
- The faculty senate scheduled a meeting on October 28 to discuss the no-confidence vote.
- The seven men have denied the allegations and have not been criminally charged.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
