Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

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Local News · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been punished.

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