Elite University of Cornell: Students demonstrate against their own university
Under the motto “I am Jane Doe,” students at Cornell University are protesting against the handling of allegations of sexual violence.
Quick Look
- Thousands of students demonstrated in Ithaca under the slogan "I am Jane Doe" against their university's handling of allegations of sexual violence.
- Seven fraternity members are said to have drugged and raped a student.
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Why It Matters
Seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity are said to have drugged and raped a student in October 2024.
Protester:
»Jane Doe deserves a campus that supports her. Jane Doe deserved a government that would have guaranteed her a fair and due process. Instead she was silenced.”
Under the motto "I am Jane Doe," thousands of students in Ithaca showed solidarity on Monday to demonstrate against their university's handling of allegations of sexual violence in a fraternity house.
Seven members of the Chi Phi student association are said to have drugged and raped the woman with the pseudonym “Jane Doe” in October 2024. She has now sued the men and the university.
Shay Thomas, student:
»I am (like) Jane Doe, and I believe this movement is intended to help shine a spotlight on the issues of women who struggle with sexual harassment or assault. «
Cynthia Lu, student:
"This is not just a current problem, it has been going on for many years and it is still an ongoing problem."
Protesters are calling for an external investigation into how Cornell University and authorities handled the alleged gang rape. So far there have been no criminal consequences for the alleged perpetrators, but the public prosecutor's office has now started new investigations.
What to Watch
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The public prosecutor's office is continuing new investigations
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific steps is the public prosecutor’s office taking?
- How is Cornell University responding to the demands?