Cornell accuser was 'failed' by university healthcare system, lawyer says
A lawyer representing a woman who accused seven men of rape at Cornell University in 2024 claims the school's healthcare system failed to provide adequate care. The victim alleges she was told to seek therapy rather than receiving a forensic exam or proper medical follow-up after reporting the assault.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding how universities handle sexual assault reports and the adequacy of institutional support systems for survivors.
Image caption, Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university in September, alleging she was drugged and raped by seven men at a fraternity house at the university in 2024
A woman who has accused several men of raping her at Cornell University in 2024 was failed by the school's health system, her lawyer has said.
Jane Doe, as she is known in court filings, said she told a university doctor two days after the alleged assault that she had contracted a urinary tract infection "in a traumatic way", but that they "didn't really follow up", according to the New York Times , external .
Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said in a statement provided to the BBC that the doctor visit marked "yet another failure by Cornell".
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