Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases

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.

一起指控康奈尔大学Chi Phi兄弟会房屋发生强奸的诉讼引发了校园性侵幸存者及其支持者的 renewed anger。原告在法庭记录中被识别为Jane Doe，通过#MeToo和#IAmJaneDoe等标签获得了团结支持。宾夕法尼亚大学的学生写道，校园性暴力发生得太频繁，并批评大学更注重形象而非有意义的改革。

包括Mariska Hargitay和代表Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez在内的名人表达了对幸存者的支持，Ocasio-Cortez称其为大学城园‘强奸文化’的一部分。该诉讼指控七名男子，并声称大学和执法部门未能采取足够行动。被告否认指控，官员称他们作出了适当回应。

代表被告Gillio Lopes的律师Andrew T. Miltenberg警告称，公众谴责可能在证据得到审查前就导致案件偏颇。司法部长Letitia James表达了对原告的支持，州长Kathy Hochul任命她进行调查。联邦数据显示，2014年至2019年每年校园强奸案件为6000至6200起，疫情期间下降后又有所回升。

关键实体：公司：康奈尔大学，Chi Phi，Joyful Heart Foundation | 人物：Jane Doe，Mariska Hargitay，Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez，Andrew T. Miltenberg，Gillio Lopes，Letitia James，Kathy Hochul | 地点：Ithaca, N.Y.，康奈尔校园

常见问题：在起诉校园性侵案时存在哪些法律挑战？

起诉校园性侵案件存在困难，因为原告可能随时间改变陈述，且公众关注可能在证据在法庭上得到审验前就制造压力，导致对罪责的预判。