Faculty at America's Cornell University are to vote on no confidence in their president over a fraternity gang-rape claim

Cornell University faculty are gathering today to close debate and move to a vote on a no-confidence resolution against President Michael Kotlikoff, who has admitted he made no effort to find out what became of the woman who reported being gang raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024 — and acknowledged he had not read the police report on the allegations. Jane Doe's lawsuit names seven fraternity members; all deny the allegations, and the local district attorney initially declined to pursue criminal charges before reopening the investigation.

After returning from suspension this autumn, one accused student was assigned to a co-ed dormitory whose roommate had no knowledge of his background — he remained there for two weeks after the lawsuit became public.

Psychology professor Corinna Loeckenhoff warned Kotlikoff that the dorm assignment was 'a clear security risk' after students circulated the accused man's name and room number on social media.

One defendant, Diego Sarabia, is seeking dismissal, with his lawyer arguing the case against him amounts to 'essentially a lawsuit about an allegedly forced kiss' — Jane Doe's attorney says she will oppose the motion.