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Judge allows anonymity for woman in lawsuit against Cornell and fraternity members
What happened
A judge ruled that a woman identified as Jane Doe can remain anonymous in her lawsuit against Cornell University and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The woman alleges she was sexually assaulted at the fraternity house in October 2024. Following the lawsuit, online activity emerged aimed at revealing her identity.
Side by side
Left outlets focus on online harassment and doxxing attempts, with The New York Times describing how "a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity" and "online right-wingers are doxxing and smearing the accuser." Vox frames the story around institutional prevention measures.
- VXColleges can do more to prevent sexual assault. Here’s where to start.Vox · Left
- ABCJane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threatsABC News · Lean Left
- CBSJudge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuitCBS News · Lean Left
- NYTI Have Never Seen the Online Right So HappyThe New York Times · Lean Left
- NYTWhen a Social Media Mob Came for Cornell’s Jane DoeThe New York Times · Lean Left
The BBC centers on the woman's legal situation and quotes her lawyer saying she is in "constant fear," presenting the basic facts of the anonymity ruling and assault allegations.
The New York Post challenges the anonymity protection, stating Jane Doe "willingly courted" "ginned-up publicity" and criticizes "#MeToo's unjust double standards." One article also features a different Stanford case criticizing the "Cornell 7 case."
- NYPThe ‘Cornell 7’ legal circus reveals #MeToo’s unjust double standardsNew York Post · Right
- NYPStanford girl scorches elite college after traumatic dorm room rape — as she slams ‘Cornell 7’ caseNew York Post · Right
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