Attorney Claims Jane Doe Lacked Consent Amid Alleged Cover-up

WHO:

CBS News - Jane Doe's attorney is Thomas Giuffra.

TMZ - Jane Doe is the individual accusing seven Cornell fraternity brothers.

WHAT:

CBS News - Giuffra claims the investigation into Jane Doe's alleged rape was a failure.

TMZ - Giuffra states that Jane Doe is "not doing well" and asserts she was "incapable of consent."

WHERE:

CBS News - The alleged incident occurred at a Cornell fraternity house.

WHY:

CBS News - Giuffra alleges that university police "were in over their heads" during the investigation.

HOW:

TMZ - Giuffra pushed back on the narrative that Jane Doe was capable of giving consent.

(UPDATED October 3, 2026 16:30 UTC)

Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, claims that the investigation into her alleged rape at a Cornell fraternity house was a failure, stating that university police "were in over their heads." Giuffra also emphasized that Jane is "not doing well" and insisted she was "incapable of consent." He firmly pushed back against any narrative suggesting otherwise.