Cornell Accuser 'Absolutely Terrified' Amid Threats, Lawyer Says
Summary
A former Cornell University student who filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped at a fraternity has received over 20 threats since last month. Her lawyer says she feels very scared, and local police and the FBI are involved to protect her and investigate the threats.Key Facts
- The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was gang-raped at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity on October 19, 2024.
- She has been threatened more than 20 times since she filed the civil lawsuit last month.
- Jane Doe has not returned to Cornell since February 2025 and is staying with her parents in a strongly Republican state.
- Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, received threats too, and law enforcement is investigating all incidents.
- Police responded to a false report of a shooting at Jane Doe’s parents’ home, which could have led to a dangerous situation.
- The FBI and local police are working to keep Jane Doe and her family safe.
- Despite the threats, Jane Doe has received supportive messages from people around the world.
- Her lawyer said her goal is to protect the university and its students, not only herself.
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