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Cornell Found 16 Students Responsible For Sexual Assault But Only Expelled Two
Cornell reviewed 51 complaints and expelled only two students, underscoring criticism that its discipline for sexual assault has been too lenient.
Cornell recorded 51 formal sexual-assault complaints between mid-2020 and mid-2024, with students found responsible in 16 cases.
Only two of the 16 students found responsible were expelled, while nearly half received study programs and written reprimands without suspension or expulsion.
Thomas Giuffra said Jane Doe’s messages after the incident showed “classic symptoms of delayed recognition” and were “a textbook response to sexual assault.