Cornell Student Who Filed Rape Lawsuit Reportedly Goes Into Hiding After Death Threats
A former Cornell University student who accused seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers of drugging and gang-raping her has reportedly gone into hiding after receiving a barrage of death threats. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the fraternity and several of its members. Since going public with her allegations, she has been bombarded with menacing texts and phone calls vowing to “shoot … different people in your family” if she does not drop her lawsuit, according to The Post. One chilling message read: “Would you like to see [redacted]’s brains infront of [redacted]?” The threats have forced her to flee her home and seek safety elsewhere.nnThe lawsuit stems from an incident in which Doe claims she was drugged and raped by multiple fraternity brothers. According to her 2024 report, the men reportedly ingested ketamine, and a majority left after making additional advances. As the majority of the men left, two of the men removed her to another room, where the alleged assault occurred. Doe maintained friendly correspondence with her male friend until a week following the incident, when she read a comment in an online forum about the fraternity, referring to people who had “gang raped a sophomore.” That comment prompted her to come forward.nnThe Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains barred from campus as a result of the allegations. The case has drawn significant attention, with Doe and the other women involved—known as the “Cornell 7”—facing intense scrutiny and harassment. The death threats are part of a broader pattern of intimidation aimed at pressuring Doe to drop her civil suit. “Drop Civil Suit Or Else” was the clear message behind the threats, which included explicit vows of violence against her and her family.nnDoe’s decision to go into hiding underscores the severe risks faced by survivors who speak out against powerful institutions. Despite the threats, she has not backed down, and her legal team is reportedly working with law enforcement to ensure her safety. The incident has sparked conversations about campus safety, fraternity culture, and the treatment of sexual assault
Shimanta Das 
