Jane Doe’s Attorney on his client’s cell phone recordings with Cornell men: We ‘still have some’, tell me about this news today

This statement relates to the federal civil lawsuit filed by an anonymous woman (“Jane Doe”) against Cornell University and several former members of the Cornell men’s lacrosse team.

Here is an overview of the context surrounding those remarks:

• The Core Case: Jane Doe filed a federal lawsuit alleging that in 2023, members of the Cornell men’s lacrosse team engaged in sexual misconduct, harassment, and retaliation, while alleging Cornell University failed to appropriately handle and investigate the matter under Title IX.

• The Cell Phone Recordings: Central to the evidentiary disputes in the case are digital records, text messages, and audio/voice recordings captured on cell phones involving interactions between the plaintiff and several Cornell students/athletes.

• The Attorney’s Statement: When Jane Doe’s legal counsel stated that they “still have some” recordings, it was in response to inquiries regarding evidentiary discovery and what materials have been preserved or submitted to the court. The statement was intended to emphasize that additional unreleased or unproduced audio/digital records remain in their possession to corroborate Jane Doe’s claims and counter the defense’s narrative.

• Defense Counterclaims: Attorneys representing the accused former students and Cornell have actively challenged the integrity, context, and completeness of these recordings, arguing in court filings that selective clips or out-of-context conversations misrepresent what occurred.

• Current Status: The proceedings have centered largely on evidentiary discovery motions, protective orders regarding the confidentiality of digital materials, and attempts by defense counsel to have key claims dismissed.