Cornell Building Is Sprayed with Graffiti Blasting School's Response to Gang Rape Complaint
- 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 accusation
Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as student groups planned a protest Monday over the university’s handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape that has ignited a firestorm of anger on campus and beyond.
Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint - Boston News, Weather, Sports
ITHACA, New York (AP) — Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as student groups planned a protest Monday over the university’s handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape that has ignited a firestorm of anger on campus and beyond. Holes were knocked into one of the administration hall’s glass doors, and the walls beside them were marked with red-painted messages condem…
Chicago Tribune
Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint
Cornell’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as student groups planned a protest Monday over the university’s handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape.
Cornell building sprayed with graffiti blasting school's response to gang rape complaint
ITHACA, New York — Cornell's main administration building was splashed with graffiti and a glass door was broken overnight as student groups planned a protest Monday over the university's handling of the alleged 2024 fraternity-house gang rape that has ignited a firestorm of anger on campus and beyond. Holes were knocked into one of the administration hall's glass doors, and the walls beside them were marked with red-painted messages condemning …
Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint - The Boston Globe
Cornell spokesperson Kyle Kimball said in a statement that the university was investigating and that “damaging property is not the answer” to Cornellians’ “frustration and strong emotions.”
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