The tea on the Cornell lawsuit
Bill Maher is not a fan of his alma mater right now, and he made that crystal clear on Friday night's episode of "Real Time." Addressing the ongoing "Cornell 7" lawsuit, the comedian didn't mince words, stating, "Cornell sucks and I fucking hated it."
What actually happened
The "Cornell 7" case centers on a lawsuit filed by an anonymous student who alleged she was drugged and raped by seven men at a fraternity party in October 2024. The suit argues that the university failed to protect her. Following an internal investigation, two of the men were expelled, but the other five received lighter disciplinary action—a process the plaintiff’s lawyer claims involved the accused writing essays to get their punishments reduced. Maher expressed his support for the legal heat the university is taking, saying, "I’m glad to see them eating a shit sandwich."
Calling out Greek life
Maher isn't just targeting Cornell; he’s coming for the entire concept of fraternities. He argued that these all-male, "no girls allowed" spaces are breeding grounds for "depravity," citing issues like extreme drinking, bullying, and the mistreatment of women. He advocated for abolishing Greek life entirely, claiming it amplifies the worst traits in men. He even threw shade at sororities, calling them "bitch factories."
Maher joins a growing list of celebs—including Florence Pugh, Mariska Hargitay, and Josh Gad—who have spoken out about this case. Real talk: it’s giving major main character energy when someone calls out their own school like this, but the situation itself is deeply disturbing.
Why it matters
This isn't just celebrity drama; it highlights the ongoing tension between universities and their handling of sexual assault allegations, proving that the scrutiny on campus safety isn't going away anytime soon.
