The former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe, who filed a civil suit last month alleging she was gang‑raped in a Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, has faced a wave of death threats and doxxing. Her family’s home was targeted by a swatting incident after a fabricated 911 call claimed that people were being killed inside. The incident prompted armed police to arrive at the residence, leaving Doe and her relatives frightened.
Doe’s lawsuit, a 101‑page document filed in September, accuses seven members of the now‑defunct Chi Phi fraternity of drugging and raping her. The men allegedly invited others to join the assault via a group chat. Cornell’s police department responded to her initial complaint, leading to the fraternity’s suspension and a months‑long investigation. Two members were expelled and others suspended, but none have been criminally charged, and all deny wrongdoing.
Police arrived at the family home around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, following a tip that a man had shot and killed his mother and sister. Officers found Doe’s brother and boyfriend in a car backing out of the driveway. While the brother raised his hands, the boyfriend was thrown to the ground and the father was threatened with a gun. The father later informed authorities that his daughter was the plaintiff in the Cornell lawsuit and that the family had been receiving threats.
Doe’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said the threats have escalated from fringe harassment to direct attempts to harm the family. Texts shared with the New York Post included violent language and gun emojis. Giuffra estimates dozens of threats have been sent since the lawsuit was filed. Police and the FBI are investigating the swatting attempt, while the family remains concerned and determined to protect their daughter.
