Cornell Jane Doe has received multiple threats, her lawyer says

Cornell Jane Doe has received multiple threats, her lawyer notes.

Key points

• "What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come, " Kotlikoff remarked.
• Giuffra additionally addressed President Donald Trump saying that the accused "won't get a fair shake" after New York Gov.
• Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff broke his silence on the case in an eight-minute video statement published on Oct.
• Kotlikoff remarked Cornell's board of trustees will announce next week an independent review by an outside law firm into the university's handling of the 2024 case.
• The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang raping her is being targeted with threats, her lawyer remarked on the Oct.

Cornell Jane Doe has received multiple threats, her lawyer notes. James Powel, Anthony Thompson USA TODAY.

Meanwhile, the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang raping her is being targeted with threats, her lawyer remarked on the Oct. 4 edition of CNN's "State of the Union."

Thomas Giuffra, who represents Jane Doe, remarked that residents have threatened to silence or harm her if she does not withdraw the civil lawsuit alleging that a number of members of Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity drugged and raped her in 2024. "She's received multiple threats, " Giuffra remarked. He continued that he has additionally been threatened.

"I'm not afraid of these people, " Giuffra remarked. "The threats, the abuse to protect what's going on, the status quo – these guys are disgusting. They should stay in their mother's basement and stay out of the world."

Giuffra additionally addressed President Donald Trump saying that the accused "won't get a fair shake" after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul named New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for the case. "It has nothing to do with politics, " Giuffra remarked.

Since the lawsuit was filed in September, the university as well as prosecutors in Tompkins County have been widely criticized for their initial handling of the allegations in 2024. Cornell president breaks silence.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff broke his silence on the case in an eight-minute video statement published on Oct. 3 by the university.

He remarked the allegations involving Jane Doe raise "heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanization and aspects of party culture, alcohol and drug use."

"What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come, " Kotlikoff remarked. Timeline: Cornell rape allegations, investigation, lawsuit.

Kotlikoff remarked Cornell's board of trustees will announce next week an independent review by an outside law firm into the university's handling of the 2024 case. He continued that the university supports the appointment of James to oversee the case and would cooperate with the investigation and the independent review.

Notably, the university president additionally unveiled that the school will reexamine the role of Greek organizations on campus.

"We will reengage students, alumni, and other members of our community to examine how we preserve what is valuable about Greek life while strengthening individual accountability, transparency, and a culture in which every member understands their responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of others, " he remarked. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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