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

Jane Doe in Cornell University case told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," transcript shows

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.