Cornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says
A woman accusing Cornell University fraternity members of sexual assault reports receiving threats to drop her lawsuit. The university has announced an independent review of its handling of the case, while the New York Attorney General has been appointed as a special prosecutor.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding university accountability and the legal system's handling of sexual assault allegations on college campuses.
The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Cornell University fraternity members has received threats pressuring her to drop her lawsuit, her attorney said Sunday. Thomas Giuffra told CNN’s “State of the Union” that people attempting to unmask his client’s identity had also targeted at least three women mistakenly identified as her. The former Cornell student is identified as Jane Doe in court documents. “She’s received multiple threats, and women who aren’t even Jane Doe receive threats,” Giuffra said. He added that he had received a threat Sunday morning. Giuffra did not identify those responsible or say whether the threats had been reported to law enforcement. He did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for more information about the threats.
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