Cornell University protests escalate with spray paint and broken glass
The vandalism targeted senior administrators as student groups planned protests over Cornell’s handling of a sexual assault lawsuit, officials said.
- Around 2 a.m. Monday, student activists smashed windows and painted graffiti on Day Hall, Cornell University's central administration building in Ithaca. The vandalism left holes in glass doors ahead of planned campus protests.
- The lawsuit from Jane Doe alleges she was gang-raped by seven Chi Phi fraternity members in October 2024. The case has sparked national outcry regarding the university's handling of sexual assault complaints.
- Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff released a video Saturday apologizing for the university's actions. Cornell spokesperson Kyle Kimball stated, "Damaging property is not the answer" to Cornellians' frustration and strong emotions.
- Sunday's "Justice for Survivors" demonstration brought students and Ithaca residents to the Bernie Milton Pavilion for a peaceful gathering. Organizers planned further protests for Monday afternoon demanding accountability and changes to the university's sexual assault complaint process.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently appointed the state attorney general to lead a criminal investigation into the university's handling of the case. Hochul claimed Jane Doe was "failed by people and institutions," including District Attorney Matthew Van Houten.
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Cornell building sprayed with graffiti, blasting school's response to gang rape complaint
Cornell University's main administration building was vandalized with graffiti and broken glass as students and officials demand greater accountability following allegations of a 2024 fraternity-house gang rape.
A Cornell University administration building has been vandalized ahead of protests over the administration's response to a gang rape case.
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