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Judge rules Jane Doe in Cornell case can remain anonymous while pursuing lawsuit

A judge in New York on Friday decided the former Cornell University student known as Jane Doe can pursue her sexual assault claim against the university and seven fraternity members while remaining anonymous. Permission to proceed in litigation under a pseudonym is not automatic, but the judge said "the notoriety of the allegations and widespread reports of certain malicious actors' behavior" warranted anonymity. Jane Doe says she felt 'unsupported and disbelieved' by Cornell president The judge