Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows
September 29, 2026 / 8:07 PM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- A transcript of an interview between Jane Doe and Cornell campus police from November 2024 has surfaced, detailing her account of an alleged gang rape.
- Jane Doe described being intoxicated and having memory gaps on the night of the alleged incident, initially stating she was "pretty OK" with initial sexual activity.
- She later stated she was "physically hit very, very hard" and asserted with "100% confidence I was raped."
- The transcript shows investigator questions as he prepared Doe's written statement, which she later reviewed and signed, expressing high confidence.
- The Tompkins County District Attorney stated Doe's signed 2024 statement was key in the decision not to bring charges.
- Attorneys for two named defendants deny the charges.
- Cornell University conducted an internal investigation that resulted in expulsions and suspensions.