Woman who accused students of rape says Cornell president's response made her feel 'unsupported'

A former Cornell University student, identified as Jane Doe, has publicly accused university president Michael Kotlikoff of failing to provide adequate support following her report of a gang rape at a fraternity house. The woman alleges that during their interaction, Kotlikoff questioned the timing of her report, specifically asking why she waited several weeks to come forward with the allegations.

This account highlights a conflict regarding the university's handling of sexual assault reports. The student stated that the president’s line of questioning left her feeling disbelieved and unsupported by the institution's leadership during the aftermath of the alleged assault.