Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer
Summary
A woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house is facing online harassment as people try to find out who she is. Her lawyer said she was too drunk to give consent and pressured to take drugs before the assault. New York’s governor has appointed the state’s top prosecutor to take over the investigation after losing trust in the local prosecutor.Key Facts
- The alleged assault happened in 2024 at a Cornell fraternity house in Ithaca, New York.
- The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was raped by seven men while very intoxicated.
- No criminal charges were filed at first, but the case reopened after a civil lawsuit brought attention to it.
- Her lawyer says she was forced to take ketamine, a drug that can cause sedation, before the assault.
- Online users are trying to identify Jane Doe, leading to mistaken identity and harassment.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to lead the investigation.
- Hochul criticized local prosecutors and said she wants to change laws that make it hard to charge rape cases involving voluntary drug or alcohol use.
- Many women on social media have shared videos to protect Jane Doe’s identity and show support.
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