# Cornell President Admits Not Following Up on Gang Rape Allegation

> Cornell president admits failing to follow up on gang rape allegation before no-confidence vote.
- Title: Cornell President Admits Not Following Up on Gang Rape…
- Summary: Cornell president admits failing to follow up on gang rape allegation before no-confidence vote. Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never…
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## Cornell president admits not following up
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never followed up on a student's gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024.
## Allegations reported in 2024
A student reported gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, leading to criminal and university investigations.
## Kotlikoff's public address
Kotlikoff publicly addressed the allegations in November 2024, saying criminal and university investigations were underway.
## Task force convened
Kotlikoff convened a presidential task force to examine how Cornell handles sexual assault but never followed up on outcomes.
## Faculty Senate debate
Cornell’s Faculty Senate is debating a no-confidence resolution in Kotlikoff’s administration over campus sexual assault handling.
## Faculty member's experience
Ariana Kim, an associate music professor, said Cornell failed to document her harassment complaints and affected her tenure review.
## Kotlikoff's new policy
Kotlikoff announced a ban on fraternity parties through the end of the academic year and state police involvement in sexual assault investigations.
## Faculty concerns about independence
Faculty members question whether Cornell University Police can independently investigate serious sexual misconduct allegations.
## Key takeaway

Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff admitted he never followed up on a student's gang rape allegation at a Chi Phi fraternity house, which has sparked faculty concerns about campus sexual assault handling.