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Get you up to speed: Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Cornell University has initiated a no-confidence vote for its leadership following an alleged gang rape case involving a female student identified as Jane Doe and seven male students at a fraternity house in 2024. The vote, started by faculty members, will continue until November 6, amid concerns over the university’s handling of the situation.
The no-confidence vote began on 29 October and will continue until 6 November. Two of the accused have requested the removal of New York Attorney General Letitia James from the investigation, which is facing scrutiny over social media posts made prior to her appointment.
Cornell University’s no-confidence vote against its leadership will continue until November 6, reflecting faculty dissatisfaction with President Michael Kotlikoff’s handling of an alleged gang rape case. In response to calls for clearer leadership, a group of 20 female faculty members has urged Kotlikoff to resign, highlighting a perceived leadership vacuum in addressing sexual violence on campus.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how many faculty members are participating in the no-confidence vote or what its precise implications may be for President Michael Kotlikoff.
Cornell University faculty initiate no confidence vote over response to alleged gang rape
News|Sexual AssaultCornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Faculty vote will continue until next Friday and could send message that school’s president has lost their confidence.
Published On 29 Oct 202629 Oct 2026
Published On 29 Oct 202629 Oct 2026Cornell University has begun a no-confidence vote for the school’s leadership after an alleged gang rape prompted public outcry over sexual assault on college campuses and scrutiny over the university’s handling of the case.
Faculty members started the no-confidence vote on Thursday that is expected to continue until November 6. The initiative is non-binding, but could send a message that president Michael Kotlikoff has lost the confidence of the school’s faculty.
“Hundreds of students, staff, faculty and alumni approached the sponsors of this resolution to emphasize to us that the Jane Doe case is but a tip of the iceberg,” said Paul Ortiz, the lead faculty sponsor of the resolution.
A lawsuit filed last month alleges that a female student, identified as Jane Doe, was drugged and gang raped by seven male students at a fraternity house in 2024.
The case has raised questions about whether the university acted with sufficient urgency or downplayed the alleged abuse in order to protect its reputation. The university initially shut down the fraternity and suspended the male students, two of whom were later expelled.
Faculty considered on Wednesday whether to postpone a vote of no confidence, with some urging patience and others arguing that the vote was a necessary response to institutional reluctance to take the issue seriously.
The Associated Press news agency reported that the debate took place after a group of 20 female science and engineering faculty members called on Kotlikoff to resign in a letter to trustees.
“What our community needed was clear leadership; instead, it faced a leadership vacuum,” the letter stated.
Kotlikoff sought to address the fallout in a statement earlier this month in which he listed a number of preliminary responses.
“I am deeply sorry for the harm Jane Doe suffered in 2024, and appalled that this act of sexual violence occurred within our Cornell community,” he said.
Two of the men accused of taking part in the alleged rape of Jane Doe have asked for New York Attorney General Letitia James to be removed from her role overseeing the renewed criminal probe into the case over social media posts from the attorney general expressing support for the accuser prior to her appointment.
A judge on Thursday appeared sceptical of one of the challenges, which James’ office has said are “without merit”.
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What’s the Latest: Maya Gebala released from hospital 262 days after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Maya Gebala has been released from hospital 262 days after being shot inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, which resulted in eight fatalities, including the shooter. Her father, David Gebala, provided updates on her recovery via social media and chronicled her progress since the shooting on February 10.
Maya Gebala was airlifted to B.C. Children’s Hospital on February 10 following a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Her father reported that she was released from the hospital after 262 days of recovery.
Maya Gebala has been released from hospital after 262 days of treatment following the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Her father, David Gebala, expressed gratitude to the medical staff and emphasized the need to continue moving forward, stating, “Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear.”
What remains unclear — The exact circumstances surrounding the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that left eight people dead are not detailed.
Maya Gebala discharged from hospital 262 days after Tumbler Ridge shooting
Maya Gebala, a victim of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, has been released from hospital after 262 days of treatment. Her father, David Gebala, shared an update on social media, detailing the harrowing journey since the shooting, which occurred on February 10. “It’s been 262 days since you were airlifted to BC Children’s Hospital,” David wrote on X, noting the grim prognosis given by doctors shortly after the incident.
The mass shooting not only claimed eight lives, including that of the shooter, but also left numerous others injured. Maya and fellow victim Paige Hoekstra faced critical injuries and were both airlifted to B.C. Children’s Hospital. David documented Maya’s progress, including significant milestones such as when she opened her eyes and moved her legs, which occurred 251 days after the shooting.
In his account, David recalled emotional moments, such as the first time he was able to hold Maya again after the tragedy. He expressed relief and gratitude for the gradual recovery of his daughter, who celebrated significant moments, including her 13th birthday at a Foo Fighters concert 40 days ago.
David remarked on Maya’s tenacity, stating, “There was never a day I stopped believing we would get here. The road ahead is still long, but this is a milestone no one thought we would reach.” He expressed appreciation for the healthcare team that played a crucial role in her recovery.
Maya’s release marks a significant step forward, and David concluded with a hopeful message: “Now it’s time to leave these hospital walls behind and keep moving forward, Maya Bear. I love you forever and always.”
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