Ex-student says embattled Cornell University head doubted her gang-rape allegation
Summary
A former Cornell student, known as Jane Doe, claims she was gang-raped at a fraternity party in October 2024 and felt that university President Michael Kotlikoff did not support her. The university denies that Kotlikoff questioned her directly, saying he questioned bystanders about delayed reporting but not Doe herself. Faculty members will vote on October 28 on whether to express no confidence in Kotlikoff’s leadership.Key Facts
- Jane Doe alleges she was gang-raped at a Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024.
- She reported the alleged assault about three weeks later to campus police on November 8.
- The local prosecutor initially did not press charges but has reopened the case.
- Doe wrote a letter saying she felt unsupported and disbelieved by President Kotlikoff after reporting the assault.
- Kotlikoff and the university say the account of him questioning Doe is incorrect; he questioned bystanders, not Doe.
- The university is conducting an internal investigation and a civil rights inquiry into the incident.
- Faculty members expressed concern about how Kotlikoff handled the case and will vote on October 28 on a no-confidence resolution.
- Some changes have been made at Cornell, including banning fraternity parties after the allegations.
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