Photo of Jane Doe Shared in Snapchat Group on Night of Alleged Cornell Rape

Updated on: October 2, 2026 / 12:29 PM EDT / CBS News

Photo of Jane Doe Shared in Snapchat Group on Night of Alleged Cornell Rape

TL;DR

  • A photo of Jane Doe was shared on Snapchat in a group of Chi Phi fraternity brothers on the night of the alleged assault.
  • The alleged victim has sued seven Cornell students and the university, describing the night as a "debilitating place" where she "felt like bait."
  • Cornell University took disciplinary actions against some accused students, including expulsions and suspensions, while others were found not responsible.
  • The district attorney reopened the criminal case following the lawsuit, and the state's Attorney General was appointed as a special prosecutor.
  • Jane Doe reported feeling "cornered" and described the experience as "raping" while in and out of consciousness, and later received apologies from three men.
  • Her attorney claims she was not referred for a rape kit after seeking treatment for a urinary tract infection following the alleged assault.