New York police will now investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said state police will investigate all future sexual-offence complaints at Cornell University under an agreement with the university. The change follows criticism of Cornell’s handling of a student’s allegation that she was drugged and raped at a fraternity in 2024; the state has also reopened an investigation into whether criminal charges are warranted.Key Facts
- Cornell University’s sexual-offence complaints were historically handled by campus police.
- Under the new agreement, Cornell will immediately refer all future sexual-offence complaints to New York State Police.
- A student identified as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell in mid-September.
- The lawsuit alleges that seven men drugged and raped the student at a fraternity house in 2024.
- Cornell acknowledged that it fell short in its handling of the student’s case.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James was appointed special prosecutor to oversee a reopened investigation into whether criminal charges are warranted.
- Cornell’s Faculty Senate approved a no-confidence vote against the university administration and President Michael Kotlikoff; faculty voting runs from Friday through 6 November.
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