Megyn Kelly criticized for remarks on Cornell sexual assault case

A legal case involving an anonymous Cornell University student, known as Jane Doe, has sparked intense public debate following allegations that she was drugged and gang-raped by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024. While the fraternity has been dissolved and some students faced disciplinary action, the survivor has filed a civil lawsuit alleging the university failed to protect her.

The case has drawn significant celebrity attention, with singer Olivia Rodrigo and actress Florence Pugh expressing support for the survivor. In response, media personality Megyn Kelly criticized Rodrigo on her podcast, telling the singer to ‘shut up and stick to singing’ and suggesting she lacks understanding of the issue. Kelly also faced backlash for making comments regarding the survivor’s physical appearance and questioning her credibility.

Jane Doe’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, has condemned Kelly’s remarks as ‘mean-spirited’ and ‘abusive,’ accusing her of using her platform to attack a vulnerable individual. Meanwhile, Cornell University has opened an independent external investigation to examine its handling of the reported incident.