Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
Summary
A judge has allowed Jane Doe, a plaintiff in a sexual assault lawsuit involving seven former Cornell fraternity members, to keep her identity private during the court case. The ruling also suggests that the accused men could request similar privacy protections, while warning against harassment or threats towards anyone involved.Key Facts
- Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit accusing seven former members of Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity of sexual assault.
- The judge, Phaedra Perry-Bond, granted Jane Doe anonymity to protect her from public exposure, retaliation, and threats.
- Court documents must conceal Jane Doe’s identity and personal details, but defendants can access this information privately to prepare their defense.
- The judge recommended privacy protections also be applied to the defendants and witnesses.
- The ruling warns that cyberstalking, harassment, or threats against any parties involved may lead to criminal charges.
- The decision only protects privacy; it does not address whether the allegations are true or if defendants are responsible.
- Jane Doe alleges she was drugged and gang-raped by the seven men in 2024; all defendants deny the accusations.
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