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Cornell faculty votes no confidence in leadership after alleged gang rape
Cornell faculty votes no confidence in leadership after alleged gang rape.
In brief
Cornell faculty votes no confidence in leadership after alleged gang rape. Cornell University faculty passed a non-binding no-confidence resolution against leadership for handling an alleged gang rape case involving a female student and seven male students. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Cornell faculty votes no confidence
Cornell University faculty passed a non-binding no-confidence resolution against leadership for handling an alleged gang rape case involving a female student and seven male students.
Alleged gang rape details
A female student was assaulted by seven male students at a fraternity house on campus in 2024, with the student identified as Jane Doe.
Cornell's initial response
Cornell shut down the fraternity and temporarily suspended the accused students, two of whom were later expelled.
Faculty criticism
Critics say Cornell was too lenient in addressing sexual assault, leading to protests in several US cities last month.
Faculty resolution vote
The faculty resolution passed by a vote of 75-50 with five abstentions, stating they have no confidence in leadership to address sexual assault.
Cornell's actions
Cornell suspended fraternity parties for the remaining academic year and initiated an independent probe into the case.
New York prosecutors
New York state prosecutors reopened a criminal investigation after local authorities declined to pursue the case in 2024 due to lack of evidence.
Board of Trustees support
Cornell’s Board of Trustees supported President Laurence Kotlikoff to lead efforts against sexual assault on campus.
What it means
Cornell University faculty passed a non-binding no-confidence resolution against leadership for handling an alleged gang rape case involving a female student and seven male students.
