Cornell Responds to Jane Doe's Letter Saying She Felt Disbelieved, Unsupported by School President

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Jane Doe, a former Cornell student, accused President Michael Kotlikoff of making comments that made her feel disbelieved after she reported sexual assault allegations.
Doe alleges Kotlikoff's comment, 'Why did she wait so long to report it?', expressed doubt in her story.
Cornell University disputes Doe's account, stating the comment was directed at bystanders, not her, and was not questioning her report.
Doe reported the alleged assault in November 2024, occurring at the Chi Phi fraternity house.
The incident and the university's handling of the report are part of a civil lawsuit filed by Jane Doe.
A former Chi Phi fraternity president was dropped from the lawsuit, with his attorney stating he was not president at the time of the alleged assault.

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