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Cornell cancels fraternity parties over sexual assault case
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Cornell University has banned all fraternity house parties for the rest of the academic year following backlash over its handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity party.
- Jane Doe filed a lawsuit claiming she was drugged and raped by several men at a Cornell fraternity house, prompting the university to implement new measures including suspensions for policy violations and enhanced support for survivors.
- Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff apologized for the incident and acknowledged ongoing safety concerns for women on campus, while the Faculty Senate is set to debate confidence in university leadership's response.
- The university will allow trauma-informed New York State Police officers to investigate sexual assault allegations, aiming to improve criminal investigations and survivor support services.
- Doe's lawyer criticized the university's delayed response and noted that Doe dropped out after the alleged assault, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing campus sexual violence effectively.
