Cornell president promises reforms after alleged fraternity house gang rape
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said in a video on Saturday that the university must do better after a former student, identified as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and gang raped at a fraternity house. He called the case a defining moment, pledged more transparency and accountability for Greek groups, and said he backed Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to name a special prosecutor to lead a reopened criminal investigation.
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Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university and its community must do better after the alleged gang rape.25
Kotlikoff said he supported New York officials taking over the criminal investigation, including Gov. Kathy Hochul's appointment of a special prosecutor.103
Kotlikoff said the university would examine or hold accountable Greek life organizations on campus.93
According to police records, Cornell police made a drug-related arrest at the fraternity house 22 hours before the alleged assault.11
The New York Times reported obtaining summaries of the discipline Cornell imposed on each of the seven men accused.1
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