Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
Summary
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged the need for improvement in the school's handling of a 2024 sexual assault case involving a former student known as Jane Doe. The university is cooperating with a reopened state investigation, hiring an outside law firm to review its actions, and plans to increase transparency and communication with the community.Key Facts
- Jane Doe accused seven men at Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity of drugging and gang-raping her in October 2024.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney initially said there was not enough evidence for criminal charges.
- The DA’s office was not given the full interview transcript with campus police, only a six-page sworn statement.
- The DA has now reopened the investigation into the case.
- New York’s Governor appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for the case.
- Cornell expelled two men and suspended two others after its Title IX investigation.
- The university is hiring an outside law firm to independently review how it handled the allegations.
- Cornell plans to improve communication and provide chances for the community to engage with school leaders.
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