Summary
A former Cornell student, Jane Doe, said she felt unsupported and doubted by Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, after reporting an alleged gang rape in 2024. Jane Doe shared her concerns in a letter to the faculty senate, which is considering a vote of no confidence in the president and university administration.
Key Facts
- Jane Doe reported a gang rape that happened at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024.
- She told the faculty senate in a letter she felt unsupported by President Kotlikoff after he questioned the timing of her report.
- Kotlikoff asked why the assault was reported late, which Jane Doe interpreted as doubting her story.
- Cornell disputed this interpretation, saying Kotlikoff’s question was about bystanders not reporting the assault sooner, not Jane Doe.
- Jane Doe is suing the university and seven fraternity members, claiming she was drugged and raped.
- All fraternity brothers named deny wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed.
- A former Chi Phi fraternity president was removed from the lawsuit after being mistakenly identified as chapter president at the time.
- The faculty senate is considering a resolution of no confidence in the university leadership.
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