Cornell faculty member alleges "silencing of Jane Doe's voice"
Summary
Cornell University is facing controversy after Jane Doe, who filed a lawsuit alleging gang rape at a 2024 fraternity party, sent a letter saying she felt unsupported by President Michael Kotlikoff. Some faculty say the university did not share this letter with them while they were considering a no-confidence vote against Kotlikoff. An independent review led by former Acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates is underway to examine how Cornell handled the case.Key Facts
- Jane Doe filed a lawsuit accusing gang rape at a 2024 fraternity party.
- She wrote a letter saying she felt unsupported and disbelieved by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff.
- The letter was dated October 14, the same day faculty began debating a no-confidence vote in Kotlikoff.
- Several faculty members report they never received the letter from university officials.
- The university says the letter was sent to legal counsel and the independent review but not shared with faculty.
- Cornell disputes part of the letter’s account, saying Kotlikoff questioned why bystanders delayed reporting, not Doe herself.
- Sally Yates was appointed to lead an independent review of the university’s handling of sexual assault cases.
- The seven men accused in Doe’s lawsuit deny the allegations.
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