Woman told Cornell investigators she ‘felt like bait’ during alleged gang rape

A woman at Cornell University claimed she felt like bait during an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house, according to records from the school's disciplinary investigation. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, reported that the attackers acted aggressively, like "lions around me" as they assaulted her. She told investigators she initially consented to sex with one of the men but later alleged she was pressured into taking drugs, including ketamine, marijuana, and alcohol.

The university's investigation included 50 interviews with 32 witnesses and 12 days of hearings. One of the accused men denied the sexual assault, stating he only entered the room for a well-being check and did not see the woman naked.