Olivia Rodrigo Says ‘Shame on Cornell’ Amid Fraternity Rape Lawsuit: ‘I Stand With Jane Doe’
The singer condemned the university and "every institution who protects rapists and abusers over women."
Olivia Rodrigo has condemned Cornell University and the fraternity members accused of gang raping a young woman in 2024, stating, "Shame on Cornell and on every institution who protects rapists and abusers over women." She expressed her support for the unnamed plaintiff, known as Jane Doe, saying, "I stand with Jane Doe. Her bravery reverberates across the country and the crimes against her will not go unpunished."
The lawsuit, filed in September, accuses seven Chi Phi fraternity brothers of drugging and sexually assaulting Jane Doe after giving her ketamine and alcohol. All seven defendants have denied wrongdoing, claiming the acts were consensual. The school's response to Jane Doe's allegations has also come under scrutiny, as Cornell reportedly expelled two fraternity members and placed one who had graduated on probation, while the remaining defendants received lighter punishments.
Cornell maintains the punishments were appropriate, but Jane Doe claims the university mishandled its response to her claims. The Grammy winner's statement follows a series of fellow celebrities speaking out against the alleged perpetrators, including Lzzy Hale and Florence Pugh.
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