Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

A Cornell University student reported being gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024. President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on this report. Faculty members are now questioning his handling of the case and the university's response more broadly. A no-confidence vote on Kotlikoff is underway, with some faculty unpersuaded by recent measures he announced, including a ban on fraternity parties.

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  1. Oct 14Only lean-left coverage:Five Key Moments From The Times’s Interview With Cornell’s President
  2. Oct 14Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate
  3. Oct 15Cornell's president faces faculty questions at meeting amid no-confidence resolution
  4. Oct 15Only lean-left coverage:Cornell president faces contentious faculty senate meeting over Jane Doe allegations

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