Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

What happened: Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up on what happened to her or whether accused students were punished. The admission came ahead of a no-confidence debate. Why it matters: The admission precedes a no-confidence debate, putting Kotlikoff's leadership under scrutiny over his handling of the reported assault.

Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up on what happened to her or whether accused students were punished. The admission came ahead of a no-confidence debate.

The admission precedes a no-confidence debate, putting Kotlikoff's leadership under scrutiny over his handling of the reported assault.