Cornell president breaks silence amid outcry over handling of sex assault case
Michael Kotlikoff said Cornell will back an outside review as state investigators examine the university’s handling of the alleged attack.
- On Saturday, Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff broke his silence on the 2024 sexual assault case, announcing support for New York Attorney General Letitia James to assume the criminal investigation from local officials.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned how Cornell police conducted the original investigation, vowing Friday to 'unravel the investigation's failures' after authorities allegedly failed to elevate gang rape claims to the district attorney.
- Cornell retracted earlier claims, admitting it only shared a sworn statement and Snapchat screenshot with Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, who previously declined to bring charges based on the limited documentation.
- Student groups plan Monday protests to 'hold our university responsible,' while the Cornell chapter of the American Association of University Professors lambasted the administration's response as deeply disturbing.
- Kotlikoff announced the school board will detail an independent review by an outside law firm next week, acknowledging the university must 'do better' to prevent future sexual violence in the community.
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