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

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has acknowledged that he never followed up on a 2024 student report alleging a gang rape at a fraternity house. The admission emerged ahead of a scheduled no-confidence debate concerning his leadership.

According to the provided reports, Kotlikoff was aware of the student's allegation made in 2024. However, he failed to follow up to determine the outcome of the incident or whether any action had been taken against the accused students.