Records obtained by CBS News New York provide new details regarding the Title IX investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house. The documents, shared with involved parties in January 2025, include interviews with the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, six of the seven male respondents, and 20 witnesses.
According to the transcripts, Doe reported to one roommate that she felt uncomfortable during the October 2024 incident. Approximately a week later, that same roommate allegedly overheard Doe telling one of the men involved, “You had penetrative sex with me. I had so much ketamine, my eyes were crossed, and you still had sex with me.”
A second roommate stated that the morning after the alleged assault, Doe appeared to be in shock while laughing and remarking on the situation, though she did not immediately label the event as rape or assault. However, Doe later told investigators during her November interview that she explicitly communicated her lack of consent, stating she was tired and did not wish to continue. She also noted that she was sometimes encouraged to consume more substances and whispered to one individual that she was uncomfortable.
The civil lawsuit filed by Doe names seven men and alleges rape and assault against them. Four are specifically accused of rape. The document accuses Scott Kretzschmar of snorting ketamine from Doe’s body, an allegation his attorney, Jeremy Saland, denies. Kretzschmar told investigators he was present in the room for only a few minutes, did not observe Doe without clothing, and did not use drugs. He claimed Doe responded that she was “good” and did not appear intoxicated.
Saland criticized the university’s conduct of the investigation, stating, “The process that Cornell had was absolutely biased in my personal experience … biased in favor of her, not these young boys.”
Cornell University maintains that its Title IX proceedings lasted several months and concluded with sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions, following a hearing before a panel of trained faculty and staff. The district attorney’s office initially declined to press criminal charges but has since reopened the investigation. CBS News continues to review the records as the legal and administrative proceedings move forward.
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Truly disturbing read. Hope the legal proceedings bring clarity and justice, whatever the outcome may be.
The attorney’s claim of bias in the investigation is serious. We need transparency to know if due process was followed.
Does anyone else find it concerning that the DA reopened the case after initially declining charges? What changed?
I’m shocked by the allegations involving a university fraternity. Title IX processes must ensure fairness for everyone involved.
This case is incredibly complex. The details about ketamine and consent need careful scrutiny from all sides.