Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Summary
Jane Doe’s lawyer says she was unable to give permission because she was very drunk and pressured to take a drug called ketamine when she was allegedly raped at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024. He claims the university did not properly investigate and focused more on protecting its reputation, leading Jane Doe to file a lawsuit against Cornell and seven fraternity members.Key Facts
- Jane Doe was a 20-year-old sophomore at Cornell University at the time of the alleged assault.
- Her lawyer says she was "grossly intoxicated" and pressured to take ketamine, which made her feel unable to control the situation.
- Jane Doe reported the incident to Cornell University Police three weeks after it happened.
- The lawyer claims investigators did not interview key witnesses or secure evidence quickly.
- Cornell University says it conducted a thorough Title IX investigation and supports reopening the case.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the handling of the case and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.
- Jane Doe’s lawyer says messages in a fraternity group chat show disturbing behavior and a cover-up by many involved.
- The lawsuit was filed after Jane Doe completed the university’s Title IX process and felt ready to proceed.
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