NewzCornell University President Michael Kotlikoff defended the institution's handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape involving a student referred to as Jane Doe, who came forward with sexual assault allegations in 2024. In an interview with The New York Times, Kotlikoff acknowledged missteps made by himself and the university during the initial response while defending subsequent actions and his role as president.
The case has drawn broader scrutiny regarding how Title IX, a decades-old federal civil rights law, governs and shapes how colleges and universities manage campus sexual assault allegations and disciplinary procedures.
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