Cornell students protest university's handling of 2024 sexual assault allegations
Students at Cornell University protested on Monday over administrators' handling of allegations that a former student was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024, according to The Guardian and other outlets. An administration building was vandalized with spray paint and broken glass overnight. Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead an investigation into the allegations.
Key facts
The former student, identified as Jane Doe, has accused seven fraternity members; The Federalist reported no one was initially charged because she told school officials she consented, and that she later changed her account.2
Protesters painted "SMASH THE PATRIARCHY" on the hall housing President Michael Kotlikoff's office and demanded his resignation.43
Cornell's faculty senate plans to vote on a resolution of no confidence in administrators over their handling of the allegations.1
An attorney for one of the accused men called for Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.6
The New York Times reported that the anesthetic ketamine emerged as a key factor in the alleged assault.7
Background
From official records and earlier reporting, checked against the sources. Not part of today’s coverage.
The Tompkins County District Attorney's Office confirmed on Sept. 28 that it was reopening the criminal investigation.
Hochul signed an executive order on Oct. 1 appointing Letitia James as special prosecutor.
How it was covered
- Left
- Left-leaning outlets emphasised campus protests, vandalism, a faculty no-confidence vote, ketamine use and research on how victims remember assaults.
- Right
- Right-leaning outlets emphasised that the accuser initially told officials she consented and questioned whether Letitia James is an impartial investigator.
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