Jane Doe in Cornell lawsuit to remain anonymous as judge warns against threats
- The judge cited "widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior.
- "October 23, 2026, 7:29 PMA judge in New York on Friday decided the former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe can pursue her sexual assault claim against the university and seven fraternity members while remaining anonymous.
- Permission to proceed in litigation under a pseudonym is not automatic, but the judge said "the notoriety of the allegations and widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" warranted anonymity.
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- The judge cited "widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior.
- "October 23, 2026, 7:29 PMA judge in New York on Friday decided the former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe can pursue her sexual assault claim against the university and seven fraternity members while remaining anonymous.
- Permission to proceed in litigation under a pseudonym is not automatic, but the judge said "the notoriety of the allegations and widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" warranted anonymity.
Sources: Abcnews