Cornell Faculty Move Toward No-Confidence Vote

Cornell faculty senators introduced a no-confidence resolution criticizing the administration’s handling of the sexual-assault crisis, with a vote set for October 14. Cornell police had drafted letters to Verizon and T-Mobile asking them to preserve phone-account data for the investigation, but it is unknown whether they were sent or pursued. A former student identified as Jane Doe alleges seven Chi Phi fraternity members sexually assaulted her while she was impaired; the men deny wrongdoing, with some calling the activity consensual and others denying involvement. Hundreds have protested, while Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff said the university is not hiding anything. The state review and local criminal investigation remain ongoing.