Cornell 7 accused was punished with essay asking him for ideas on how to prevent drug abuse, as another man accused by Jane Doe hires Diddy’s A-list lawyer

A Cornell student accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a fellow student was assigned an essay on preventing substance use in Greek life, according to a report citing the prompt. The case has drawn scrutiny over the university’s disciplinary response, while a second defendant has hired lawyers who represented Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Scott Kretzschmar was one of seven Chi Phi members named in Jane Doe’s lawsuit, which alleges he and the others used ketamine on her; he denies wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed. A school-appointed panel found him responsible for attempted sexual exploitation in May 2025 and required educational modules, a reflection paper and no contact with Jane Doe. The prompt asked him to develop recommendations and educational materials to prevent substance use in Greek life. Defendant Winston Lee’s new lawyers have asked a court to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the criminal investigation, alleging bias.