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Megyn Kelly Called Out by Critics After Suggesting 'Cornell 7' Accuser Was Unattractive and 'Thrilled to Be Admired' by Men

Kelly suggested the accuser may have consented and criticized her appearance, drawing backlash as the civil lawsuit and renewed investigation continue.

  • On Monday, conservative radio host Megyn Kelly suggested on The Megyn Kelly Show that the alleged victim in a Cornell University sexual assault case may have consented to sex with four men because the attention made her feel desired.
  • The student, identified as Jane Doe, alleges she was drugged and raped by seven men at a Cornell Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, prompting authorities to reopen the district attorney's investigation.
  • Kelly criticized the student's appearance, describing her as "not the most attractive gal" and "extremely beefy," while also attacking pop star Olivia Rodrigo after Rodrigo posted, "I stand with Jane Doe," on Instagram.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, while Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff named former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of the university's response.
  • Although the Cornell Chi Phi chapter was closed and two men were expelled and two suspended, no criminal charges have been filed against the seven accused men, and all maintain the sexual activity was consensual.
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Freethought Blogs broke the news on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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