Bill Maher Condemns His Alma Mater Cornell Amid Jane Doe Fraternity Gang Rape Allegations
"This s--t could have happened anywhere there are fraternities, because it happens everywhere there are fraternities," the "Real Time" host says The post Bill Maher Condemns His Alma Mater Cornell Amid Jane Doe Fraternity Gang Rape Allegations appeared first on TheWrap .
Bill Maher criticized his alma mater, Cornell, and college fraternities in general on his Friday night show “Real Time,” in response to high-profile allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity house. The host stated that while Cornell gave him a good education, he "hated" being there and wished them ill. Maher argued that the issues prevalent in fraternities, such as drinking, cruelty, treatment of women, tribalism, and elitism, are toxic and should be abandoned.
He emphasized that the incident could have occurred in any all-male, single-gender environment, like the Catholic Church or the Taliban, where human nature tends toward depravity. Maher further explained that Greek Life has only existed since 1825 and that keeping such traditions alive should not be prioritized over student safety.
He criticized the fraternity's mission statement, claiming that it encourages behaviors such as hazing rather than fostering better men. Cornell University's Chi Phi chapter was closed in 2024 for violating Title IX laws, and the Jane Doe, who accused seven men of gang raping her, has prompted New York Attorney General Letitia James to reopen the case.
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