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Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit

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Jane Doe can remain anonymous in her sexual assault lawsuit involving former members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, a judge ruled.

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CBS News
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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Jane Doe can remain anonymous in her sexual assault lawsuit involving former members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity, a judge ruled.
ABC News
Jane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threats (opens ABC News)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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The judge said "the notoriety of the allegations and widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" warranted anonymity.
New York Times
Jane Doe Can Remain Anonymous in Cornell Case, Judge Says (opens New York Times)
Published Oct 23, 2026
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The decision comes as both Jane Doe and the men she has accused of sexually assaulting her have faced online harassment and attempts to reveal identifying information.
Fox News
Cornell rape accuser can remain 'Jane Doe' as judge warns threats could lead to federal charges (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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A New York judge ruled the Cornell Jane Doe accuser can keep her pseudonym in the civil case against Chi Phi fraternity members she accused of rape.
The Guardian
Judge rules Cornell’s ‘Jane Doe’ can use pseudonym in suit over alleged gang-rape (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 24, 2026
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Woman alleging frat-house rape has privacy and safety issues outweighing need to publicly identify her, judge says The woman at the center ⁠of rape allegations against students at Cornell University can continue using a pseudonym in ⁠her lawsuit, a ⁠judge has ruled.