Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized how officials handled a rape investigation at Cornell University involving a woman known as Jane Doe. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James to take over the case, expressing concern that local prosecutors did not properly investigate or interview the accuser.Key Facts
- Jane Doe alleges she was drugged and raped by several men at a Cornell fraternity in 2024.
- The case was originally investigated but no charges were filed at that time.
- After Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit, the case reopened and gained national attention.
- Governor Hochul said the woman was "failed at every turn" by officials and institutions.
- Hochul appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation.
- The local prosecutor, District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, defended the no-charge decision, citing insufficient evidence.
- Hochul plans to close a legal loophole that stops prosecutors from charging cases where the victim voluntarily used drugs or alcohol.
- Cornell University provided evidence to prosecutors from its own investigation, including messages discussing the alleged assault.
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