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Cornell Trustees Back President; No Discipline, No Charges

5/16/2026

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Cornell’s Board of Trustees endorsed President Michael Kotlikoff after an eight-day investigation of the April 30 campus incident.
The trustees said the students violated university expressive-activity policies and declined discipline.
Students released video showing Kotlikoff’s SUV reversing and bumping Hudson Athas, who said his foot was run over.
Tompkins County district attorney declined to file criminal charges against any participant.

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Cornell’s Board of Trustees endorsed President Michael Kotlikoff after an eight-day investigation of the April 30 campus incident.
The trustees said the students violated university expressive-activity policies and declined discipline.
Students released video showing Kotlikoff’s SUV reversing and bumping Hudson Athas, who said his foot was run over.
Tompkins County district attorney declined to file criminal charges against any participant.