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Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff called allegations of a gang rape at a campus fraternity house 'deeply disturbing,' saying in a video statement that the university 'must do better' and calling it a defining moment in Cornell's history. The accuser, referred to as Jane Doe, is reportedly 'under siege' online as people attempt to uncover her identity, according to her lawyer, who says she is struggling amid the public attention. The case has intensified a broader national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses and the role of Greek life, with researchers noting studies linking fraternity membership to higher rates of assault while cautioning it reflects a wider systemic problem. Coverage has also highlighted how the allegations are prompting other women to come forward with their own experiences and calls for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.