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A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity house has sparked renewed anger among campus sexual assault survivors and supporters. The complainant, identified as Jane Doe in court records, has drawn solidarity through hashtags like #MeToo and #IAmJaneDoe. University of Pennsylvania students wrote that sexual violence occurs too often on campuses and criticized universities for prioritizing their image over meaningful reform.

Celebrities including Mariska Hargitay and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voiced support for the survivor, with Ocasio-Cortez calling it part of a 'culture of rape' on college campuses. The lawsuit names seven men and claims the university and law enforcement did not act sufficiently. The accused have denied the allegations, and officials maintain they responded appropriately.

Lawyers for the accused, including Andrew T. Miltenberg representing Gillio Lopes, warn that public condemnation may prejudice cases before evidence is tested. Attorney General Letitia James expressed support for the complainant, and Governor Kathy Hochul appointed her to investigate. Federal data shows 6,000 to 6,200 annual on-campus rapes from 2014 to 2019, declining during the pandemic before rising again.

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