From The New Yorker · Ruby Cramer · · 2m
The Doxing of Jane Doe
Jane Doe faces threats after her Cornell rape case identity leaks online.
In brief
Jane Doe faces threats after her Cornell rape case identity leaks online. Jane Doe, a Cornell University student, is threatened by doxxing after her sexual assault lawsuit was filed anonymously, leading to online harassment and doxing of her family and friends. Originally reported by The New Yorker.
Twilight call on October 6th
A police officer responded to a reported assault at a house in a town far from Cornell University.
False assault report
The officer found no ongoing assault, with Jane Doe uninjured inside and her brother and boyfriend inside the house.
Swatting incident
Jane Doe’s phone number and address were leaked online, leading to harassment calls and threats of violence.
Threats escalate
The caller threatened to shoot Jane Doe, claimed to have an AR-15 rifle, and stated the house would be on fire.
Twenty-eight days later
Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault by seven Cornell University fraternity members on October 19, 2024.
Anonymous lawsuit
Jane Doe filed the lawsuit anonymously to protect her identity, but details about her identity began to emerge online.
Identity leak
An independent journalist named Michael Tracey published Jane Doe’s name online, leading to widespread doxing of her family and friends.
Legal battle
Jane Doe’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, described the case as a "war" with threats of violence and doxing.
Doxing fallout
Over fifty-seven Cornell graduates were falsely identified as members of the Snapchat group chat, leading to threats and doxing.
Threats to B.
B., a Cornell graduate, was placed on paid leave after his name appeared on the doxing list and received anonymous threats.
Threats to T.
T., another Cornell graduate, faced online harassment and threats after his name appeared on the doxing list.
Jane Doe’s condition
Jane Doe has been experiencing severe anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness due to the doxing and threats.
Legal action
A state-court judge sealed certain documents related to the case to prevent further doxing and online harassment.
Threats to journalist
Michael Tracey, the journalist who identified Jane Doe, received threats and harassment after publishing her name online.
Ongoing threats
Jane Doe continues to receive threatening messages and doxing attempts despite efforts to protect her identity.
What happens next
Jane Doe and her lawyer continue to face threats and doxing attempts as the online backlash intensifies.
The big picture
Jane Doe, a Cornell University student, is threatened by doxxing after her sexual assault lawsuit was filed anonymously, leading to online harassment and doxing of her family and friends.
