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Cornell Jane Doe Texts with Student She Later Accused of Rape Revealed

The messages add context to Doe’s claims as her civil suit and the reopened criminal investigation continue, with no charges filed against the seven men.

  • On Friday, TMZ published text messages between Jane Doe and former Cornell University student Matthew Ingalls regarding an October 2024 gathering, revealing Doe's distress over campus rumors and suspicion that fraternity members shared encounter details.
  • Doe filed a civil lawsuit in September 2026 alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted during the October 2024 event. Cornell University disciplinary proceedings produced various outcomes including expulsions, though these are separate from the reopened criminal investigation.
  • In messages to Ingalls, Doe expressed frustration after being uninvited from a Chi Phi Halloween event. "the woman will always get the short end of the stick. yall are covering your asses," she wrote, interpreting the exclusion as fraternity prioritization.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor on October 1, 2026, to investigate the case. Cornell also retained former deputy attorney general Sally Yates to review the university's handling of allegations.
  • A separate November 2024 message showed Doe claiming "90% of what happened that night was not consensual." Meanwhile, defense lawyers challenged James's appointment, alleging her public comments risked prejudicing the investigation.
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The Daily Wire broke the news in Nashville, United States on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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