Cornell University rape accuser receives threats over civil lawsuit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 04:30 · Archive

A woman alleging she was drugged and raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity members at Cornell University in October 2024 has received threats to silence her and abandon her civil lawsuit, her lawyer says. Thomas Giuffra, who represents the accuser identified only as Jane Doe, described the threats as 'disgusting'. She alleges the assault lasted seven hours and involved alcohol and ketamine.

The alleged victim, a 20-year-old Cornell student at the time, has reported the incident to the university. Her lawyer says people have threatened to silence or harm her if she does not withdraw her civil lawsuit against those accused.

How it is being reported

• Cornell rape accuser has received 'disgusting' threats from people trying to silence her, lawyer saysDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 04:18
• Victim of vile Cornell University gang rape case targeted with 'disgusting' threats to abandon civil lawsuitGB News · 4 Oct, 23:08

In this story: Cornell University · Chi Phi · Thomas Giuffra

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