Cornell spokesperson

“The second-hand account of the question asked by President Kotlikoff in a January 2025 meeting in the letter is incorrect, based on a documented first-hand account.”

Cornell spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

A Cornell spokesperson told the BBC in a statement that the second-hand account of Kotlikoff's question in Doe's letter is incorrect.

“He was not questioning Jane Doe's reporting,”

Cornell spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

The spokesperson denied that Kotlikoff was questioning Jane Doe's reporting of the alleged assault.

“was directed at bystanders who did not use Cornell's anonymous tip line, despite ongoing social media activity about the incident in October 2024”

Cornell spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

The spokesperson said Kotlikoff's question about the delay in reporting was directed at bystanders, not at Jane Doe.