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
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.