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Cornell faculty senate passes no-confidence vote over sexual assault response

The 75-50 vote questions the administration's handling of an alleged 2024 fraternity house assault, which all seven accused men deny.

Published Nov 6, 2026 · 23:38 UTC3 reports

The short version

  • Cornell's faculty senate passed a 75-50 no-confidence vote on the administration's ability to manage the response to an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house.[NBC News]
  • All seven accused men deny the allegations, and the Tompkins County district attorney declined to pursue criminal charges in November 2024.[NBC News]
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James was appointed to investigate, while the board of trustees said the administration's leaders remain the right people to address the issue.[NBC News · The Guardian]

Key facts

  • The Cornell University faculty senate passed a vote of no confidence in the administration's handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault, 75-50, with five abstentions and five members not voting.[NBC News]
  • All seven men accused in the incident deny the allegations.[NBC News]
  • Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said he declined to pursue a criminal case in November 2024 based on a six-page statement from Jane Doe.[NBC News]
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James was appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to investigate the matter.[NBC News]
  • The board of trustees said President Michael Kotlikoff and his administration were the right leaders to address the issue.[The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • The allegations against the seven accused men are disputed and have not been resolved; the men deny them.[NBC News]
  • It is unclear whether the attorney general's investigation will lead to criminal charges.[NBC News]
  • The reporting does not establish whether the faculty vote will lead to changes in university leadership, and the board of trustees has expressed support for the administration.[NBC News · The Guardian]

Sources

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