Bill Maher Condemns Cornell and Fraternities
During the Friday episode of Real Time With Bill Maher, host Bill Maher slammed his alma mater, Cornell University, and called for the abolition of college Greek life following the ongoing Cornell 7 sexual assault lawsuit. Maher called the alleged gang rape of a female student by members of the Chi Phi fraternity deeply disturbing, though he joked that his personal feelings about his time at the school were already negative. He stated that the incident reflects broader issues inherent to all-male campus organizations, arguing that fraternities exacerbate negative behaviors such as heavy drinking, bullying, and poor treatment of women. [1] [2]
Background on the Cornell 7 Lawsuit
The Cornell 7 lawsuit stems from a legal complaint filed by an unnamed female student who accused seven men of drugging and raping her at a fraternity party in October 2024. According to her lawsuit, the university failed to adequately protect her and prevent the assault. Following an internal university investigation, two of the men were expelled while five received lesser disciplinary actions. Maher's comments add him to a growing group of public figures, including Mariska Hargitay, Florence Pugh, Josh Gad, and Hudson Williams, who have publicly spoken out regarding the case. [1] [2]
Sources
- Bill Maher Eviscerates Greek Life Amid ‘Cornell 7’ Rape Case — 2026-10-10T13:48:04Z
- Bill Maher Slams Cornell Amid Sexual Assault Lawsuit — 2026-10-11T00:48:12+00:00
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