The attorney representing a woman who alleges she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house says both he and his client have received death threats after publicity surrounding the case.
Attorney describes threats after case publicity
The lawyer made the disclosure during an appearance on BBC Newsnight. According to his account, the threats targeted both him and the woman involved in the case.
The allegations concern an incident the woman says took place at a Cornell fraternity house. The source does not provide further details about the allegation, the identity of the people involved or the status of any legal proceedings.
Security concerns linked to public attention
The reported threats add a serious personal safety concern to a case that has received public attention. The attorney’s comments indicate that the publicity has affected not only the accuser but also her legal representative.
No further information is provided about the nature of the threats, whether any arrests have been made or how Cornell University has responded.
What is known
- A woman alleges she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house.
- Her attorney says he and his client received death threats.
- The attorney linked the threats to publicity surrounding the case.
- The disclosure was made to BBC Newsnight.
The reported threats remain the central new development described in the available account.