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 is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint – WTOP News
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...
Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school's respo
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
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Durango HeraldCornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint
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…
BREAKING: Cornell activists trash admin. building in solidarity with alleged rape victim
Activists’ manifesto: ‘Property damage is not violent; condoning rape is.’ At around 3 a.m. early this morning, Cornell University activists angry at the alleged rape of a student by members of a fraternity trashed the school’s main administrative building via smashed windows and red spray-painted messages. The Cornell Daily Sun reports the Day Hall graffiti […]
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