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Cornell president issues statement in wake of gang rape case: ‘Must do better’

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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff released a video statement on Saturday addressing the recent gang rape scandal involving a Chi Phi fraternity member and a former student. Kotlikoff called the incident “deeply disturbing” and acknowledged that the university must improve its handling of sexual assault cases, welcoming an independent investigation by an outside law firm and state Attorney General Letitia James’s involvement in the criminal probe. The president also announced the creation of a presidential task force on sexual assault to address prevention and response issues, amid campus-wide cancellations of fraternity events and planned protests over the administration's handling of the case.

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A Cornell University student, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members at the Chi Phi house on October 19, 2024. Despite initial investigations that concluded without criminal charges being brought forward, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the case and intends to present it to a grand jury with Doe's cooperation, seeking new evidence not previously available.

Doe’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, reported that she is in constant fear due to intense public pressure and harassment. She suffers from insomnia and relies on medication to sleep. The case, which has garnered national attention, includes allegations against Cornell University, the fraternity, and other parties involved, leading the university president to suspend all fraternity parties until the end of the academic year for a thorough review.

The reopening of the investigation follows increased scrutiny over Title IX policies at educational institutions, focusing on handling sexual misconduct cases. Despite public campaigns aimed at unmasking Doe and defending the accused men—who deny any wrongdoing—the case remains highly sensitive with significant implications for university policy and legal procedures regarding sexual assault allegations.

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Cornell’s president issued a video message Saturday on the rape scandal surrounding the Ivy League school, calling the case “deeply disturbing” and “a defining moment” in the university’s history. asserted

president → issue → history

President Michael Kotlikoff said he and other administrators “must do better,” as he welcomed state Attorney General Letitia James taking over a criminal probe into the allegations by a former student that she was raped by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. asserted

she → say → 2024

He announced that the university’s board will retain an independent review from an outside law firm next week to investigate the school’s handling of the case. asserted

board → announce → case

“What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come,” he said in a video message released by Cornell University. asserted

he → happen → University

“It raises heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanization and aspects of party culture, alcohol and drug use,” Kotlikoff said in the eight-minute statement. He noted the school established “the presidential task force on sexual assault” in 2025 to “make recommendations focused on prevention and improving the context in which sexual assaults occur.” asserted

assaults → raise → which

“I believe that change starts with us, the Cornell community,” Kotlikoff said. asserted

Kotlikoff → believe → us

The president’s statement comes amid growing campus turmoil, with all fraternity social events canceled for the weekend and student groups planning protests for Monday following public outcry over previous law enforcement and administrative inaction. asserted

groups → come → enforcement

Cornell president issues statement in wake of gang rape case: ‘Must do better’

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