Commentary: To Trump, the Cornell Seven are victims. It's a familiar refrain for him

What happened: A former Cornell student known as Jane Doe sued seven fraternity brothers and the university over a 2024 alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi house. President Trump said the accused "won't get a fair shake." Key numbers: Lawsuit is 101 pages. More than 60,000 alumni and supporters pledged to withhold donations. Why it matters: New York Attorney General Letitia James opened a criminal investigation after the local district attorney declined charges, and Cornell hired former federal prosecutor Sally Yates as a second independent investigator. Students staged a sit-in.

A former Cornell student known as Jane Doe sued seven fraternity brothers and the university over a 2024 alleged gang rape at the Chi Phi house. President Trump said the accused "won't get a fair shake."

New York Attorney General Letitia James opened a criminal investigation after the local district attorney declined charges, and Cornell hired former federal prosecutor Sally Yates as a second independent investigator. Students staged a sit-in.