Stanford survivor alleges mishandled rape case as accused remains on graduation track

In a first-person essay published in The Stanford Daily, a former student who was raped in her dorm at age 19 detailed a series of institutional failures. Stanford’s Title IX investigation lasted two years, during which she had to avoid the accused and forfeit study-abroad plans. Campus police delayed witness interviews for four months, and the district attorney’s office provided inconsistent information, resulting in a five-month lag before formal charges were entered.

The university imposed a two-year suspension rather than expulsion, allowing the accused to complete his degree. She contrasted Stanford’s handling with the ongoing “Cornell 7” case, questioning why similar accountability has not occurred. After contacting Provost Jenny Martinez, she was referred to Vice Provost Patrick Dunkley, who promised a privileged review of past sanctions but has not disclosed the outcome.