Cornell student named in Jane Doe's civil suit seeks to be dropped from case
Summary
Cornell student Diego Sarabia has asked a New York judge to dismiss him from a civil lawsuit filed by a former student identified as Jane Doe. His attorney argues the complaint describes an allegedly nonconsensual kiss and that the time limit for bringing a claim has passed; Doe’s attorney has not yet responded.Key Facts
- Jane Doe’s lawsuit concerns alleged sexual assaults involving seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
- The complaint alleges Sarabia grabbed Doe’s face and kissed her without consent, and that he was among fraternity members who allegedly snorted ketamine off her body.
- Sarabia’s attorney says the complaint does not allege that Sarabia supplied Doe with drugs or alcohol, took part in other alleged sexual encounters, or was present for most of the alleged conduct.
- Sarabia’s attorney argues that a one-year statute of limitations bars an intentional-tort claim because Doe filed the case nearly two years after the alleged events.
- All seven fraternity members have denied wrongdoing.
- A judge recently denied Sarabia’s request for a gag order, calling it a distraction from the case’s merits.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the incident as a special prosecutor appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, and Cornell is conducting an internal review of its response.
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