A former Cornell student's case illustrates how university procedures are designed to protect the institution rather than deliver justice, discouraging complaints and compounding victims' trauma.
01Summary
- 01Jane Doe reported being sexually assaulted by seven men at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024; no criminal charges were brought.
- 02A 2025 Cornell survey found 35% of undergraduate women had experienced nonconsensual sexual contact since enrolling.
- 03Fewer than 5% of completed and attempted rapes in the US are reported to police, according to a Department of Justice study.
- 04Jane Doe dropped out without completing her degree and is now suing Cornell over its handling of her case.
- 05Administrators involved in the process have not been named and have faced no accountability.
02Why it matters
This matters because students and their families rely on university systems to protect them, but these systems are often designed to shield the institution, leaving victims without justice and compounding harm.
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