Cornell rape accuser can remain 'Jane Doe' as judge warns threats could lead to federal charges

A judge has allowed the former Cornell student who sued the Chi Phi fraternity members over rape allegations to continue using the pseudonym "Jane Doe."

New York Supreme Court Justice Phaedra Perry-Bond, who is presiding over the civil case, said in a Friday order that Jane Doe had argued that publicly identifying her could expose her to "retribution and retaliation," hinder her social life and career, and cause shame to her family.

Doe also told the court that she fears being identified...