A New York judge has ruled that the woman known as "Jane Doe" can pursue her civil lawsuit against seven Cornell University fraternity brothers without revealing her identity. The judge cited the high-profile nature of the case and reports of harassment as reasons for granting anonymity. Doe alleges she was drugged and gang-raped in October 2024, while the accused men deny wrongdoing and claim she was the aggressor. The case's venue is being contested, and the criminal investigation has been reopened.
Key facts
- Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond ruled for anonymity for Jane Doe in the Cornell 7 case.
- Doe accuses seven fraternity brothers of drugging and gang-raping her in October 2024.
- All seven accused men deny the allegations and claim Doe was the aggressor.
- The case's venue is disputed, with a request to move it to Tompkins County.
- No criminal charges have been filed, but the investigation has been reopened.
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