Woman in Cornell rape allegations case targeted with threats, her lawyer says
Attorney says people have threatened to silence or harm ‘Jane Doe’ if she does not withdraw civil lawsuit
TL;DR
- The woman who accused Cornell students of drugging and rape is being threatened.
- Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, reported that people have threatened to harm her if she doesn't withdraw the civil lawsuit.
- Giuffra also received threats and criticized those making them.
- Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced the university will review the role of fraternities and sororities.
- The handling of the allegations by Tompkins County prosecutors in 2024 has drawn criticism.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.
- Donald Trump criticized James's appointment, which Giuffra believes politicizes the case.