Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.
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"This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable, and then at every turn she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"If someone is too intoxicated to consent it should not matter if they chose to use drugs or alcohol."
— Kathy Hochul , Politician
"The real bottom line is that right now if you are voluntarily intoxicated, you will not get justice."
— Jeffrey Dinowitz , Politician
Key People
Jeffrey Dinowitz is a New York assemblyman who sponsored legislation to close a legal loophole.
Kathy Hochul is the Governor of New York.
Letitia James is the Attorney General of New York.
Matthew Van Houten is the Tompkins County District Attorney.
Thomas Giuffra is the lawyer representing Jane Doe in her civil lawsuit.
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The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.
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