Judge allows Jane Doe to remain anonymous in Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit
The order cites privacy and safety concerns after threats and harassment, and it warns that cyberstalking or intimidation could lead to prosecution.
- On Friday, Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond ruled that a former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe may proceed with her sexual assault lawsuit against seven former Chi Phi fraternity members while remaining anonymous.
- The Court cited "widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" as justification, noting that public attempts to identify and harass Doe and others connected to the case warranted the anonymity protections.
- Judge Perry-Bond warned that cyberstalking or threatening Doe, the defendants, or their attorneys could constitute a federal crime, with perpetrators potentially subjecting themselves to criminal prosecution.
- While shielding Doe's identity, the ruling permits defendants to privately share information necessary to prepare their defense, though all seven men have denied the allegations of wrongdoing.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James is conducting a state investigation into the incident, while Cornell University continues an internal probe and has committed to additional campus safety improvements.
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Judge Rules Cornell 'Jane Doe' Can Use Pseudonym in Suit Over Alleged Gang-Rape Amid Harassment
A New York judge has allowed a woman suing Cornell University over an alleged gang rape to remain anonymous, citing reported threats as protests intensify over the university's response.
Accuser in Cornell rape allegations can stay anonymous, judge rules - Regional Media News
(Refiles to remove headline tag) By Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The woman at the center of rape allegations against Cornell University students can keep using a pseudonym in her lawsuit, a judge ruled. • New York state Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond ruled [...]
Accuser in Cornell rape allegations can stay anonymous, judge rules
(Refiles to remove headline tag) By Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The woman at the center of rape allegations against Cornell University students can keep using a pseudonym in her lawsuit, a judge ruled. • New York state Judge Phaedra Perr...
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