Cornell president says he knew of assault report but did not follow up
Cornell president Michael Kotlikoff told The New York Times he knew a student reported a sexual assault in November 2024 and did not follow up with her.
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff has acknowledged that he knew a student reported being sexually assaulted in November 2024 and did not follow up with her in the months afterward. He made the remarks in an interview with The New York Times.
The Guardian reports it is the first time Kotlikoff has admitted this. The student is identified as a Jane Doe. According to the Guardian, he also said he was unaware she had left Cornell until she filed a lawsuit last month.
The Times headline quotes Kotlikoff as saying, "I'm personally sorry." The Times says he addressed how his administration handled the accusations from the former student.
The Guardian reports that Kotlikoff faces calls to resign.
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