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Cornell University: How an online mob wants to uncover the identity of “Jane Doe.”

Who is the woman making rape allegations against seven Cornell University students? To uncover the identity of “Jane Doe” and intimidate her, an online mob will use almost any means.

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  • An online mob is trying to uncover the identity of a woman who accuses seven Cornell University students of rape.
  • The aim of the campaign is to intimidate the person appearing as “Jane Doe”.

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Seven Cornell University students are facing rape allegations from an anonymous individual. Online actors are actively trying to break women's anonymity.

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Cornell case: The hunt for “Jane Doe”

Who is the woman making rape allegations against seven Cornell University students? To uncover the identity of “Jane Doe” and intimidate her, an online mob will use almost any means.

By Kim Staudt

October 8, 2026, 5:36 p.m

Open Questions

  • Who are the members of the online mob?
  • How is Cornell University responding to the allegations?

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This article was originally published by Spiegel Ausland.

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