Megyn Kelly slams Olivia Rodrigo for speaking out on Cornell rape case
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Key Points:
- Megyn Kelly criticized Olivia Rodrigo for speaking out on the Cornell University rape allegations, telling her to "shut up and stick to singing" during her podcast episode on October 5.
- Rodrigo had expressed support for Jane Doe, the alleged victim in the Cornell case, condemning the university for protecting rapists and calling for accountability and change.
- Jane Doe, a former Cornell student, filed a civil lawsuit accusing seven students of drugging and gang raping her at a fraternity house in 2024, leading to a reopened criminal inquiry and an independent review of the university’s response.
- Kelly also made disparaging comments about Jane Doe, suggesting she may have "enjoyed" the experience, which was strongly condemned by Jane Doe’s lawyer as mean-spirited and harmful.
- Several other celebrities have publicly supported Jane Doe, while Kelly’s remarks have sparked backlash for their insensitivity toward the alleged victim.
