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Cornell president admits he knew of fraternity assault report

Michael Kotlikoff told the New York Times he knew of a student's November 2024 report but never contacted her, and he now faces resignation calls.

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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCornell president Michael Kotlikoff told the New York Times he knew a student reported a sexual assault in November twenty twenty-four, but did not follow up with her, and he now faces calls to resign.

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  1. Cornell bans frat parties after alleged assault; Florida executes… · New York Post
  2. Cornell bans frat parties as rape investigation continues · The Washington Post
  3. Cornell Gives State Police a Role After Frat Party Ban · Newsmax
  4. Cornell faculty to debate no-confidence resolution · ABC News
  5. Cornell Bans Frat Parties, Promises New Safeguards for Students · NBC News
  6. Newly obtained text messages show exchanges between Cornell's Jane… · CBS News
  7. Cornell president admits he knew of fraternity assault report (this story)

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