Cornell expelled just two students out of 16 its own investigators found responsible for sexual assault over four years

Cornell University's disciplinary records show that just two of the 16 students its own Title IX investigators found responsible for sexual assault were expelled; others received punishments as light as reflection papers or apology letters. President Michael Kotlikoff has acknowledged knowing about the gang rape allegation against seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers in November 2024 but never following up on it, and was unaware that the victim, Jane Doe, had left the university until her civil lawsuit was filed last month. The faculty senate is moving toward a no-confidence vote against Kotlikoff, who has declined to step down.

Kacey Lee said she felt 'betrayed' after her alleged attacker faced no stronger consequence than writing a 'reflection paper', even though a panel had determined he had caused 'significant harm'.

Cornell has suspended all fraternity parties through the end of the academic year, warning that any violation will result in immediate suspension.

Kotlikoff, whom sources reportedly described as speaking with 'clinical detachment', has brought in former Obama administration justice official Sally Yates to review the university's handling of the matter.