Cornell case death threats and swatting make Jane Doe ‘terrified,’ lawyer says

Following a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, the accuser, known as Jane Doe, has faced significant harassment, including doxxing and a 'swatting' incident involving a false 911 report. Her attorney, Thomas Giuffra, reports that these threats have severely impacted her mental health and led her to take security precautions at home. In response to the lawsuit, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed State Attorney General Letitia James to lead a criminal investigation, and Cornell University has announced an independent review of its internal handling of the case. While some accused individuals maintain the encounter was consensual, student protests at Cornell have erupted in support of the accuser, demanding accountability for university leadership.

Following a civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, the accuser, known as Jane Doe, has faced significant harassment, including doxxing and a 'swatting' incident involving a false 911 report. Her attorney, Thomas Giuffra, reports that these threats have severely impacted her mental health and led her to take security precautions at home. In response to the lawsuit, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed State Attorney General Letitia James to lead a criminal investigation, and Cornell University has announced an independent review of its internal handling of the case. While some accused individuals maintain the encounter was consensual, student protests at Cornell have erupted in support of the accuser, demanding accountability for university leadership.