Cornell 7 assault case takes shocking turn as new text messages emerge

Cornell 7 is a group of seven students from Cornell University accused of assaulting a Jane Doe

Published October 09, 2026
Cornell 7 assault case takes shocking turn as new text messages emerge
Cornell 7 assault case takes shocking turn as new text messages emerge

The ongoing lawsuit between seven students from Cornell University, accused by a Jane Doe, has left people astonished in light of the new findings.

TMZ obtained a text chain between one of the accused, Jonathan Newell, and Jane Doe, where she can be seen texting about snorting ketamine off a Chi Phi fraternity brother's private part during the alleged sexual assault.

Two days later, she told him it was "one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

In the messages, on the evening of October 21, 2024, Jane tells him, "ps. i'm not sure if u remember but i did ket off your d*** at some point (question mark emoji) and i honestly think that was one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."

The defendant in Jane Doe's lawsuit, responds, "I have no memory of that last part" to which she replied, "insane truly."

In the same text exchange, Jane Doe seemed to defend what she called "the gangbang," saying, "i don't think we should feel any shame for the part. our body our choice asf."

Jane and Jonathan texted back and forth in the coming days about some rumors going around campus about the night and some earrings she claims to have lost in his room during the encounter.

Fast forward 2 weeks to November 3, Jane can be seen addressing the ketamine portion of the night quite differently, saying it made her feel like a prostitute and rape victim.

She texted Jonathan, "let's be clear that 90% of what happened that night was not consensual. i was given more key than i can remember and i know that i told u i felt uncomfortable and i didn't know anyone in the room. all i remember after that was u giving me ket to do off your d*** in front of everyone like a sex doll/worker."

Jonathan responds the following day, November 4, and reiterates he has no memory of her doing drugs off his p**is, saying, "And I don't remember any of this happening which is why Ive been feeling so terrible abt the whole situation," adding, "had I been less f**ked up and even somewhat aware of the situation and how out of hand it got, I would've shut it down the second guys started walking in the room."

However, what’s interesting to observe in light of the new screenshots presented is that Jonathan Newell is the frat brother who, according to Jane Doe's lawsuit, who infamously posted "free p**sy" to the Chi Phi chat room on the night of the alleged assault.

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