Cornell’s Jane Doe is ‘terrified’ after death threats and a swatting incident, her lawyer says

Key Points:

• Jane Doe, a former Cornell student who alleges she was raped by fraternity members in 2024, has faced escalating threats including swatting, doxxing attempts, and violent messages since filing a lawsuit against Cornell University and others.
• A recent swatting incident led armed police to her family home after a false report of an active shooter, putting her family members at risk and prompting FBI and police investigations.
• Doe has become increasingly fearful for her safety, retreating to her parents' home where she is taping windows and struggling with paranoia, while her attorney describes her mental state as deteriorating.
• The lawsuit has sparked widespread outrage and scrutiny of Cornell’s handling of sexual assault claims, leading to student protests and the appointment of former acting US Attorney General Sally Yates to investigate the university’s response.
• Doe’s dreams of a career in hospitality have been derailed, as she left Cornell without graduating and has returned home instead of pursuing work in New York City, supported by family and friends amid ongoing media attention.