CIVIC LANE The hashtag #IamJaneDoe has spread in support of an anonymous woman pursuing a civil case against Cornell students. Reuters reported that attempts to identify her online were followed by threats against both the woman and her lawyer. The allegations themselves remain matters for legal proceedings rather than social-media adjudication. Supporters of the hashtag argue that anonymity protects complainants from intimidation and stigma. Critics of restrictions on publication raise questions about press freedom, public-interest reporting and the boundaries of online speech. Sources: 1. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/women-declare-iamjanedoe-solidarity-with-cornell-university-rape-accuser-2026-10-03/ 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFdLH8yWuzg 3. https://www.facebook.com/Reuters/posts/-a-lot-of-women-were-saying-something-along-the-lines-of-i-am-jane-doe-as-well-s/1688802536443805/