Cornell Sexual Assault Allegations: John Manly on the Jane Doe Lawsuit and Campus Police Investigation | Have a Seat with Chris Hansen

On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by John Manly, an attorney specializing in representing victims of sexual abuse and assault. The two weigh in on the allegations against seven Cornell University students accused of sexual assault of a female undergraduate who claimed she was pressured into consuming ketamine, marijuana, and alcohol during the hours long assault in 2024. The scandal has rocked the New York campus and created intense public scrutiny over how campus police handled the investigation and subsequent punishment of the accused. In September of 2026, the Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit against the school and the fraternity members prompting the reopening of a criminal investigation. Manly, who has represented victims in similar cases, discusses the parallels and possible challenges this case presents and the two question the campus police’s investigation and what the future of claims of sexual assaults on campus and potential prosecution. https://www.manlystewart.com/ Mars Men: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com and use promo code HANSEN30 to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices