Thousands protest Cornell rape case, demand outside inquiry
What's new: Demonstrators also called for Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators to resign.
Thousands of students protested at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, on Monday over the school’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape case. The rally backed a plaintiff identified as Jane Doe, who sued Cornell on Sept. 16, accusing the university of failing to protect her and of not properly sanctioning the accused men. Protesters demanded an independent investigation into the university’s response and called for Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators to step down. The demonstration marked the latest escalation in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny on campus.