Jane Doe's attorney says 'she was incapable of consent,' accuses Cornell of 'cover-up'

Updated on: October 2, 2026 / 6:29 PM EDT / CBS News

Jane Doe's attorney says 'she was incapable of consent,' accuses Cornell of 'cover-up'

TL;DR

  • Jane Doe's attorney states she was too intoxicated to consent at a Cornell fraternity.
  • The attorney alleges the university conducted a flawed Title IX investigation and potentially covered up the incident.
  • A lawsuit has been filed against Cornell University and seven former fraternity brothers.
  • The lawsuit includes screenshots of a Snapchat message suggesting a woman was available for sex.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed the New York Attorney General as special prosecutor.
  • Attorneys for some accused fraternity brothers have denied the allegations.