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TitleIX
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Title IX Findings (Redacted)
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CI2026-22098
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/30/2026 04:00 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 44
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/30/2026
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CI2026-22098
Index #: EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/30/2026 04:00 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 44
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/30/2026
2 of 99
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CI2026-22098
Index #: EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/30/2026 04:00 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF
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PETITION
NYSCEF document #1 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: PETITION
Caption: NYSCEF document #1 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
------------------------------------------------------------X
In the Matter of the Application of
Index No. _____________/2026
JOHN DOE
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78 VERIFIED
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR PETITION
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
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NOTICE OF PETITION (Motion #1)
NYSCEF document #2 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: NOTICE OF PETITION (Motion #1)
Caption: NYSCEF document #2 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
------------------------------------------------------------X
In the Matter of the Application of
Index No. _____________/2026
JOHN DOE
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78 NOTICE OF
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR PETITION
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
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AFFIRMATION Affirmation in Support of Petition
NYSCEF document #3 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: AFFIRMATION Affirmation in Support of Petition
Caption: NYSCEF document #3 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
------------------------------------------------------------X
In the Matter of the Application of
Index No. _____________/2026
JOHN DOE
Petitioner,
AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78 VERIFIED PETITION
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
-against-
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EXHIBIT(S) - 1 Notice of Charges against Doe Redacted per 22 NYCRR §202.5(e)
NYSCEF document #4 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - 1 Notice of Charges against Doe Redacted per 22 NYCRR
§202.5(e)
Caption: NYSCEF document #4 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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CornellUniversity
Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX
500 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
t. 607.255.2242
e. [email protected]
www.titleix.cornell.edu
To:
Respondent
From: Lauren Branchini, Title IX Coordinator
Date:
January 16, 2025
Re.:
NOTICE TO PARTIES UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A FORMAL COMPLAINT
Personal – Private
Dear Complainant and Respondent,
This letter serves as “Notice to the Parties Upon the Issuance of a Formal Complaint.” Attached
to this cover l
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EXHIBIT(S) - 2 Cornell Policy 6.4
NYSCEF document #5 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - 2 Cornell Policy 6.4
Caption: NYSCEF document #5 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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Procedures for Resolution of Reports Against Students Under Cornell University Policy 6.4
Effective Date: August 1, 2016
Last Updated: August 5, 2024
Procedures for Resolution of Reports Against Students Under Cornell
University Policy 6.4 for the Following Acts of Prohibited Conduct:
●
Aiding Prohibited Conduct;
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Attempting to Commit Prohibited Conduct;
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Dating and Domestic Violence;
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Retaliation;
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Sexual Assault;
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Sexual Exploitat
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RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITION
NYSCEF document #9 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: RJI -RE: NOTICE OF PETITION
Caption: NYSCEF document #9 | Filed: 2026-03-30 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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Cornell University
John Doe
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION
Supreme COURT, COUNTY OF Tompkins
UCS-840
Index No:
Date Index Issued:
For Court Use Only:
IAS Entry Date
Judge Assigned
RJI Filed Date
CAPTION
Enter the complete case caption. Do not use et al or et ano. If more space is needed, attach a caption rider sheet.
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
Defendant(s)/Respondent(s)
-against-
(rev. 12/16/2024)
NATURE OF ACTION OR PROCEEDING:
Check only one box and specif
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NOTICE OF PETITION (AMENDED) (Motion #1)
NYSCEF document #10 | Filed: 2026-04-08 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: NOTICE OF PETITION (AMENDED) (Motion #1)
Caption: NYSCEF document #10 | Filed: 2026-04-08 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
------------------------------------------------------------X
In the Matter of the Application of
Index No. EF2026-0292
JOHN DOE
Petitioner,
AMENDED
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78 NOTICE OF
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR PETITION
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
----------------------
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STIPULATION - BRIEFING SCHEDULE
NYSCEF document #11 | Filed: 2026-04-15 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: STIPULATION - BRIEFING SCHEDULE
Caption: NYSCEF document #11 | Filed: 2026-04-15 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: TOMPKINS COUNTY
_________________________________________
In the Matter of the Application of
STIPULATED
JOHN DOE,
SCHEDULING ORDER
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
_________________________________________
WHEREAS, Respondent Cornell University ha
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STIPULATION - SO ORDERED
NYSCEF document #12 | Filed: 2026-04-16 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: STIPULATION - SO ORDERED
Caption: NYSCEF document #12 | Filed: 2026-04-16 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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CI2026-08703
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 04/16/2026 09:23 AM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 12
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 04/16/2026
1 of 1
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LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE
NYSCEF document #13 | Filed: 2026-06-02 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE
Caption: NYSCEF document #13 | Filed: 2026-06-02 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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Cornell University
Office of General Counsel
118 Sage Place
Ithaca, NY 14850
t. 607-255-5124
VIA NYSCEF
June 2, 2026
Hon. Mark G. Masler
New York Supreme Court
46 Greenbush Street, Suite 301
Cortland, NY 13045
Re:
John Doe v. Cornell University
Tompkins County Supreme Court (Index No. EF2026-0292)
Dear Justice Masler:
I write on behalf of Respondent Cornell University (“Cornell”) regarding the record the
university intends to
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STIPULATION - CONFIDENTIALITY ( REQUEST TO SO ORDER )
NYSCEF document #14 | Filed: 2026-06-02 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: STIPULATION - CONFIDENTIALITY ( REQUEST TO SO ORDER )
Caption: NYSCEF document #14 | Filed: 2026-06-02 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: TOMPKINS COUNTY
_________________________________________
In the Matter of the Application of
JOHN DOE,
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
_________________________________________
STIPULATED CONFIDENTIALITY
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STIPULATION - CONFIDENTIALITY Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Sealing Order
NYSCEF document #15 | Filed: 2026-06-03 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: STIPULATION - CONFIDENTIALITY Stipulated Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Sealing Order
Caption: NYSCEF document #15 | Filed: 2026-06-03 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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STATEOFNEWYORK
SUPREMECOURT:TOMPKINSCOUNTY
In the Matter
of the Application
of
JOHNDOE,
Petitioner,
FORA JUDGMENTPURSUANTTOARTICLE78
ANDSECTION3001 OFTHECPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELLUNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
STIPULATEDCONFIDENTIALITYAGREEMENT
ANDPROTECTIV ORDER
Petitioner
John Doe and Respondent Cornell
University
(collectively,
the "Parties"),
through
their
counsel,
hereby stipulate
and agree that good cause exists
to protect
and treat
as
confiden
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ANSWER IN SPECIAL PROCEEDING (Motion #1)
NYSCEF document #28 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: ANSWER IN SPECIAL PROCEEDING (Motion #1)
Caption: NYSCEF document #28 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: TOMPKINS COUNTY
_________________________________________
In the Matter of the Application of
JOHN DOE,
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
_________________________________________
RESPONDENT CORNELL UNIVERSITY’S VERIFIED ANSWER
Respondent Cornell
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EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #1) Policy 6.4
NYSCEF document #30 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - 1
(Motion #1) Policy 6.4
Caption: NYSCEF document #30 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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EXHIBIT
1
CI2026-16155
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 07/17/2026 04:17 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 30
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/17/2026
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Cornell University Policy Office
policy.cornell.edu
Policy 6.4
Prohibited Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual and
Related Misconduct
1 Policy Introduction
Cornell University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning, living, and
wo
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EXHIBIT(S) - 2 (Motion #1) Policy 6.4 Procedures
NYSCEF document #31 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - 2
(Motion #1) Policy 6.4 Procedures
Caption: NYSCEF document #31 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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EXHIBIT
2
CI2026-16156
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 07/17/2026 04:17 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 31
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/17/2026
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Procedures for Resolution of Reports Against Students Under Cornell University Policy 6.4
Effective Date: August 1, 2016
Last Updated: August 5, 2024
Procedures for Resolution of Reports Against Students Under Cornell
University Policy 6.4 for the Following Acts of Prohibit
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AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) of Service of Multimedia Files
NYSCEF document #35 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: AFFIRMATION (Motion #1) of Service of Multimedia Files
Caption: NYSCEF document #35 | Filed: 2026-07-17 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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CI2026-16160
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 07/17/2026 04:17 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 35
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 07/17/2026
1 of 1
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DECISION/ORDER + JUDGMENT (Motion #1)
NYSCEF document #37 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: DECISION/ORDER + JUDGMENT (Motion #1)
Caption: NYSCEF document #37 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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At a Motion Term of the Supreme
Court of the State of NewYork, held
in and for the Sixth
Judicial
District,
by Microsoft
Teamson the 21st day
of August, 2026.
PRESENT: HON.MARKG. MASLER
Justice
Presiding.
STATEOFNEWYORK
SUPREMECOURT
COUNTYOFTOMPKINS
In the Matter of the Application
of
JOHNDOE,
DECISION, ORDER,
Petitioner,
ANDJUDGMENT
v
Index No. EF2026-0292
CORNELLUNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
APPEARANCES:
BUSHELL, SOVAK,KANE& SASHLLP
By:
Alan E. Sash, Esq.
Attorneys
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NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #1) of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
NYSCEF document #38 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #1) of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
Caption: NYSCEF document #38 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: TOMPKINS COUNTY
_________________________________________
In the Matter of the Application of
JOHN DOE,
NOTICE OF ENTRY
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
_________________________________________
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the attached is a true and
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EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) Exhibit to Notice of Entry (Copy of Decision, Order, and Judgment)
NYSCEF document #39 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - A
(Motion #1) Exhibit to Notice of Entry (Copy of Decision, Order, and Judgment)
Caption: NYSCEF document #39 | Filed: 2026-09-23 | Filed by: PENCE, ADAM G Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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At a Motion Term of the Supreme
Court of the State of NewYork, held
in and for the Sixth
Judicial
District,
by Microsoft
Teamson the 21st day
of August, 2026.
PRESENT: HON.MARKG. MASLER
Justice
Presiding.
STATEOFNEWYORK
SUPREMECOURT
COUNTYOFTOMPKINS
In the Matter of the Application
of
JOHNDOE,
DECISION, ORDER,
Petitioner,
ANDJUDGMENT
v
Index No. EF2026-0292
CORNELLUNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
APPEARANCES:
BUSHELL, SOVAK,KANE& SASHLLP
By:
Alan E. Sash, Esq.
Attorneys
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NOTICE OF APPEAL (Motion #1) *Corrected* Notice of Appeal of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
NYSCEF document #40 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: NOTICE OF APPEAL (Motion #1)
*Corrected* Notice of Appeal of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
Caption: NYSCEF document #40 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
------------------------------------------------------------------- X
In the Matter of the Application of
JOHN DOE,
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF THE CPLR
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
:
:
:
:
:
:
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:
Index No. EF2026-0292
NOTICE OF APPEAL
(Motion Seq. No. 001)
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EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #1) Notice of Entry of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
NYSCEF document #41 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - A
(Motion #1) Notice of Entry of Decision, Order, and Judgment (No. 37)
Caption: NYSCEF document #41 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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EXHIBIT A
CI2026-21724
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/25/2026 01:20 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 41
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/25/2026
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STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: TOMPKINS COUNTY
_________________________________________
In the Matter of the Application of
JOHN DOE,
NOTICE OF ENTRY
Petitioner,
FOR A JUDGMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 78
AND SECTION 3001 OF
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EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #1) Informational Statement
NYSCEF document #42 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
Alt text: EXHIBIT(S) - B
(Motion #1) Informational Statement
Caption: NYSCEF document #42 | Filed: 2026-09-25 | Filed by: SASH, ALAN EDWARD Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Jane Doe v. Cornell Univeristy (Tompkins County) | Source: NYSCEF
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EXHIBIT B
CI2026-21725
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/25/2026 01:20 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 42
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/25/2026
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Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appellate Division:
Judicial Department
Informational Statement (Pursuant to 22 NYCRR 1250.3 [a]) - Civil
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ORDER - SEALING Amended Sealing Order
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CI2026-22084
Index # : EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/30/2026 03:51 PM
INDEX NO. EF2026-0292
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 43
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 09/30/2026
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Digitally signed by Hon. Mark G.
Masler
DN: OU=Cortland County
Supreme Court, O=Sixth Judicial
District, CN=Hon. Mark G.
Masler, E=
crtmasler_chambers@
nycourts.gov
Date: 2026.09.30
12:08:08
-04'00'
CI2026-22084
Index #: EF2026-0292
FILED: TOMPKINS COUNTY CLERK 09/30/2026 03:51 PM
IN
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CORNELLUNIVERSITY
Cornell
Office
of Civil
Rights - Hearing
Panel Decision (94428)
August
18, 2025
I.
Introduction......................................................................................................................
....
1
II.
Applicable
Policy......................................................................................................
. ....
.....
2
III.
Procedural
Overview
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Lauren
From: Jeremy Saland <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday,
May 15, 2025 10:56 AM
To: Lauren
Branchini
<1b659_@_c.ornelLedu>
Cc: Title
IX Coordinator
<[email protected]>;
Subject:
Hearing
Panel
Lauren,
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that
this
be done anonymously not to adversely
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watching
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Cornell
University
January 14, 2026
Via Email
Dear
In accordance with
Cornell
University
Policy
6.4,
appeals
submitted
under this
policy
are reviewed
by a three-member Appeal Panel that
includes
myself;
Vice Provost
and Professor
Steven Jackson;
and a memberof the Hearing Panel
pool,
in this
case, Teaching Professor
Hadas Ritz.
In reviewing
your appeal, we have read and carefully
considered
the appeal documents submitted
by you and
the complainant,
the decision
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STATEOFNEWYORK
SUPREMECOURT:TOMPKINSCOUNTY
In the Matter of the Application
of
JOHNDOE,
Petitioner,
FORAJUDGMENTPURSUANTTOARTICLE 78
ANDSECTION3001 OFTHECPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELLUNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
AFFIRMATION OFLAURENBRANCHINI
LAURENBRANCHINI, pursuant
to CPLRRule 2106,
affirms
the following
under the
penalties
of perjury:
1.
I amHearing Chair at Respondent Cornell
University
("Cornell"),
a private
education
corporation
chartered
under t
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STATEOFNEWYORK
SUPREMECOURT:TOMPKINSCOUNTY
In the Matter of the Application
of
JOHNDOE,
Petitioner,
FORAJUDGMENTPURSUANTTOARTICLE 78
ANDSECTION3001 OFTHECPLR
Index No. EF2026-0292
-AGAINST-
CORNELLUNIVERSITY,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT'SMEMORANDUM
OFLAW
IN OPPOSITIONTOVERIFIEDPETITION
ADAMG. PENCE
THOMASHOEHNER
RYANT. NELSON
Attorneys
for Respondent
Office
and Post Office
Address
Cornell
University
118 Sage Place
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 255-5124
CI2026-22102
Index #
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COMPLAINT Complaint (Redacted Pursuant to Court Order Doc #44)
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Index No.:
SUMMONS
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., CHI PHI CHAPTER HOUSE
ASSOCIATION,
CHI
PHI
FRATERNITY,
INC.,
CHI
PHI
EDUCATIONAL TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION
OF DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA SORORITY,
ZAREEN ENTERPRISE LLC d/b/a MOONIES BAR & NIGHTCLUB,
MATTHEW INGALLS, JOHNATHAN NEWELL, WINSTON LEE,
GILLIO LOPES, DIEGO SARABIA, SCOTT NORRIS,
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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION
Supreme COURT, COUNTY OF New York
Index No:
Date Index Issued:
UCS-840
(rev. 12/16/2024)
CAPTION
Enter the complete case caption. Do not use et al or et ano. If more space is needed, attach a caption rider sheet.
Jane Doe
Plaintiff(s)/Petitioner(s)
-against-
Cornell University, Inc., Chi Phi Chapter House Association, Chi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Chi Phi Educational Trust, Alpha
Beta House Corporation of Delta Delta Delta, Delta D
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RJI (AMENDED) Redacted Amended RJI (Doc #22) pursuant to Court Order (Doc #44)
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FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 10/19/2026 03:39 PM
INDEX NO. 161704/2026
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 73
RECEIVED NYSCEF: 10/19/2026
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FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 10/19/2026 03:39 PM
INDEX NO. 161704/2026
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FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 10/19/2026 03:39 PM
INDEX NO. 161704/2026
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 73
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I'd like to invite us to have a conversation on
accountability, starting at different levels, like
the people who are directly involved, as well
as the people who knew about it and were
silent. What would accountability look like for
Ithaca, for the city, for people in the
community as a whole, for the university as a
whole, and what would it look like for the
institutions? We're told the only avenue for
harm and violence is that people are
punished and go to jail. How could
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Sister Delta,
You may have seen news reports about a lawsuit related to a 2024 incident involving a now-
alumna member of Alpha Beta Chapter at Cornell University. | know many of you, like me, are
feeling saddened, outraged and deeply concerned.
The acts of sexual violence described in the reporting are abhorrent and inexcusable. As a woman,
as a mother and especially as the person entrusted to lead this sisterhood, my heart breaks for
any sister or woman who ha
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NOTICE OF MOTION *Corrected* Pro Hac Vice
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Index No. 161704/2026
Motion Seq. 003
NOTICE OF MOTION
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.
Defendants.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon the annexed affirmation of Thomas P. Giuffra,
Esquire duly affirmed the 19th day of October, 2026, affirmation of W. Whitney Seals, Esquire
duly affirmed the 19th day of October, 2026, and the exhibits annexed th
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AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Index No. 161704/2026
Motion Seq. 003
MOTION FOR ADMISSION
PRO HAC VICE OF W.
WHITNEY SEALS,
ESQUIRE PURSUANT TO
22 NYCRR 520.11
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.
Defendants.
Plaintiff JANE DOE, by her counsel, the attorneys at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin &
Hellman, LLP, files this herein Motion, pursuant to 22 NYCRR 520.11, seeking
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EXHIBIT(S) - A Proposed Order
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Index No.: 161704/2026
Motion Seq. 003
Plaintiff,
-against-
ORDER
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.
Defendants.
W. Whitney Seals, Esquire, having applied to this Court for admission pro hac vice to
represent Plaintiff JANE DOE in this action, and said applicant having submitted in support thereof
an affidavit of Thomas P. Giuffra, Esquire, a member of the Bar of the
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EXHIBIT(S) - B Affirmation of Thomas P. Giuffra
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Index No. 161704/2026
Motion Seq. 003
AFFIDAVIT OF THOMAS
P. GIUFFRA, ESQUIRE, IN
SUPPORT OF ADMISSION
PRO HACE VICE
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.
Defendants.
I, Thomas P. Giuffra, Esq., being duly sworn, affirms the contents of the following to be
true under penalties of perjury:
1.
I am providing this affidavit in support of the admission of my coopera
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EXHIBIT(S) - C Affirmation of W. Whitney Seals
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.
Defendants.
Index No. 161704/2026
Motion Seq. 003
AFFIDAVIT OF W.
WHITNEY SEALS,
ESQUIRE, IN SUPPORT OF
ADMISSION PRO HACE
VICE
I, W. Whitney Seals, Esq., being duly sworn, affirms the contents of the following to be
true under penalties of perjury:
1.
I am an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama, and
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EXHIBIT(S) - D Certificate of Good Standing (dated 09/21/2026)
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) Notice of Appearance for Chi Phi Educational Trust
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., CHI PHI
CHAPTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION, CHI PHI
FRATERNITY, INC., CHI PHI EDUCATIONAL
TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION
OF DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA
SORORITY, ZAREEN ENTERPRISE, LLC d/b/a
MOONIES BAR & NIGHTCLUB, MATTHEW
INGALLS, JOHNATHAN NEWELL, WINSTON
LEE, GILLIO LOPES, DIEGO SARABIA, SCOTT
NORRIS, SCOTT KRETZSCHM
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) Notice of Appearance for Chi Phi Fraternity
NYSCEF document #81 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: MARRA, PETER ANTHONY Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Source: NYSCEF, New York County Supreme Court
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., CHI PHI
CHAPTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION, CHI PHI
FRATERNITY, INC., CHI PHI EDUCATIONAL
TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION
OF DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA
SORORITY, ZAREEN ENTERPRISE, LLC d/b/a
MOONIES BAR & NIGHTCLUB, MATTHEW
INGALLS, JOHNATHAN NEWELL, WINSTON
LEE, GILLIO LOPES, DIEGO SARABIA, SCOTT
NORRIS, SCOTT KRETZSCHM
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STIPULATION - DISCONTINUANCE (POST RJI)
NYSCEF document #82 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: BERNSTEIN, ERIC ROSS Filed: Received: | Docket status: *** Pending *** Confirmation Notice | Source: NYSCEF, New York County Supreme Court
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEWYORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
-against-
Plaintiff,
Index No.: 161704/2026
STIPULATION
OF DISCONTINAUANCE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC.,
CHI PHI CHAPTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION,
CHI PHI FRATERNITY, INC., CHI PHI EDUCATIONAL
TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION OF
DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA
SORORITY, ZAREEN ENTERPRISE LLC d/b/a
MOO
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) Notice of Appearance for Chi Phi Fraternity
NYSCEF document #83 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: FISHER, GILLIAN ANNE Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Source: NYSCEF, New York County Supreme Court
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., CHI PHI
CHAPTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION, CHI PHI
FRATERNITY, INC., CHI PHI EDUCATIONAL
TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION
OF DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA
SORORITY, ZAREEN ENTERPRISE, LLC d/b/a
MOONIES BAR & NIGHTCLUB, MATTHEW
INGALLS, JOHNATHAN NEWELL, WINSTON
LEE, GILLIO LOPES, DIEGO SARABIA, SCOTT
NORRIS, SCOTT KRETZSCHM
/media/549
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) Notice of Appearance for Chi Phi Educational Trust
NYSCEF document #84 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: FISHER, GILLIAN ANNE Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Source: NYSCEF, New York County Supreme Court
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
JANE DOE,
Plaintiff,
-against-
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, INC., CHI PHI
CHAPTER HOUSE ASSOCIATION, CHI PHI
FRATERNITY, INC., CHI PHI EDUCATIONAL
TRUST, ALPHA BETA HOUSE CORPORATION
OF DELTA DELTA DELTA, DELTA DELTA DELTA
SORORITY, ZAREEN ENTERPRISE, LLC d/b/a
MOONIES BAR & NIGHTCLUB, MATTHEW
INGALLS, JOHNATHAN NEWELL, WINSTON
LEE, GILLIO LOPES, DIEGO SARABIA, SCOTT
NORRIS, SCOTT KRETZSCHM
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LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE (Motion #001) Letter in Response to Plaintiff's Order to Show Cause #1
NYSCEF document #85 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: FISHER, GILLIAN ANNE Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Source: NYSCEF, New York County Supreme Court
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October 20, 2026
Gillian A. Fisher
Admitted in NY and NJ
Direct Line: 973-540-8220
Email: [email protected]
805 Third Ave., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
PARAMUS, NJ
SPARTA, NJ
NEW YORK, NY
Filed Via NYSCEF
Honorable Phaedra F. Perry-Bond
Supreme Court of the State of New York
County of New York
60 Centre Street
New York, New York 10007
Re:
Jane Doe v. Cornell University, et al
Index No. 161707/2026
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LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE Respondents' request regarding word count
NYSCEF document #16 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: VIGARS, KAITLIN NORA Filed: Received: | Docket status: *** Pending *** Confirmation Notice | Case: Lopes v. Hochul (Cornell 7 Lopes Against Special Prosecutor Assignment Tish James) A
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Office of the New York State
Attorney General
Letitia James
Attorney General
Litigation Bureau | The Capitol | Albany NY 12224
518-776-2300 | ag.ny.gov
Writer Direct: (518) 776-2036
October 20, 2026
Honorable James R. Farrell
Acting Supreme Court Justice
Supreme Court of the State of New York
Sullivan Supreme and County Courthouse
414 Broadway
Monticello, NY 12701
(via NYSCEF and e-mail)
Re:
Lopes, Gillio v. Hochul, et. al
Sup
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LETTER / CORRESPONDENCE TO JUDGE Respondents' request regarding word count
NYSCEF document #16 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: VIGARS, KAITLIN NORA Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Lopes v. Hochul (Cornell 7 Lopes Against Special Prosecutor Assignment Tish James) Albany
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Office of the New York State
Attorney General
Letitia James
Attorney General
Litigation Bureau | The Capitol | Albany NY 12224
518-776-2300 | ag.ny.gov
Writer Direct: (518) 776-2036
October 20, 2026
Honorable James R. Farrell
Acting Supreme Court Justice
Supreme Court of the State of New York
Sullivan Supreme and County Courthouse
414 Broadway
Monticello, NY 12701
(via NYSCEF and e-mail)
Re:
Lopes, Gillio v. Hochul, et. al
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COURT NOTICE
NYSCEF document #17 | Filed: 2026-10-20 | Filed by: Court User Filed: Received: | Docket status: Processed Confirmation Notice | Case: Lopes v. Hochul (Cornell 7 Lopes Against Special Prosecutor Assignment Tish James) Albany | Source:
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ALBANY
JUDGE FARRELL, JAMES R.
Gillio Lopes
- v. -
Kathleen M. Hochul et al
Index #
911974-26
COURT NOTICE
Judge Farrell grants the request in NYSCEF 16 to file a memorandum of law in opposition to
the verified petition and in support of Respondents' answer of up to 12,000 words.
DATED 10/20/2026
FILED By John Ferrara
Page 1 of 1
FILED: ALBANY COUNTY CLERK 10/20/2026 02:13 PM
INDEX NO. 911974-26
NYSCEF DOC. NO.
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