Cornell president acknowledges he knew about fraternity sexual assault but didn’t follow up

What happened: Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff told the New York Times he knew a student reported being sexually assaulted in November 2024 but did not follow up with the Jane Doe involved. He said he did not know she had dropped out until she filed a lawsuit last month. Key numbers: November 2024, when the assault was reported. The lawsuit was filed last month. Why it matters: Kotlikoff addressed his administration's handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation.

Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff told the New York Times he knew a student reported being sexually assaulted in November 2024 but did not follow up with the Jane Doe involved. He said he did not know she had dropped out until she filed a lawsuit last month.

Kotlikoff addressed his administration's handling of the 2024 allegations as he faces calls for his resignation.