“We are Jane Doe”: Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka backs Cornell victim as celebrities and the online community rally amid Michael Tracey doxxing threat

Substack journalist and political commentator Michael Tracey threatened to doxx the Cornell accuser, identified as a Jane Doe by U.S. media, sparking outrage among celebrities and the online community.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka extended her solidarity to the woman and wrote on Threads:

“We are Jane Doe.”

Journalist, writer, and TV personality Carole Radziwill shared an image with the hashtag #IAmJaneDoe and wrote in her caption:

“Michael Tracey is a P*S. Spread the word.”

Romance author and TikTok content creator Jaysea Lynn also joined the conversation and wrote on her Threads post:

“Oh, they’re trying to doxx her? Fine, I am Jane Doe from Cornell. Jane Doe is Jaysea Lynn.”

Realtor Christina Welsh also weighed in. She wrote:

“I am Jane Doe. F**k you, Cornell.”

OBGYN PA-C, reproductive health advocate, and content creator Nikki Sapiro Vinckier also took to Threads and wrote:

“They’re trying to doxx her. It’s me; I’m Jane Doe. Jane Doe’s name is Nikki Sapiro Vinckier. Feel free to copy and add this to your profile if you want to participate. We are all Jane Doe.”

Meanwhile, Michael Tracey seems unaffected by the backlash and support for Jane Doe. Instead, he is continuing with his doxxing threat, including in a recent YouTube conversation with political scientist and conservative personality Richard Hanania.

Exploring the ongoing support for the Cornell victim

Since the Cornell news surfaced online, Michael Tracey has been actively trying to doxx the alleged victim. In one of his earliest posts, he wrote on X:

“Let's see if anyone has the ‘b*lls’ to name this Jane Doe so we can all evaluate her veracity, and that of her lawyers, since her lawsuit didn't hesitate to name & shame 7 of her peers as gang-r*****s. And neither did this melodramatic editorial in the Cornell student newspaper.”

In a follow-up tweet, Tracey continued:

“If you happen to know who this Cornell ‘Jane Doe’ is, get in touch, and I would be happy to publish her name and identifying information. And yes, this is 100% permitted under the First Amendment, whatever threats or emotional blackmail people might want to deploy.”

When netizens pointed out that the court has ordered Jane Doe to remain anonymous and if Michael exposed her identity, he would be in “violation” of the court order, Tracey responded:

“Amazing how many dopes actually believe this. I am not an officer of the Court and therefore not bound by any court-imposed anonymity dictates. People seriously think you'd be doing something illegal if you reported on the identity of Jane Doe. Read the fricking Constitution…”

Amid Michael Tracey’s threats, women online united to ensure that Jane Doe remained anonymous. In their effort, they came up with the hashtags #IamJaneDoe and #WeAreAllJaneDoe among others.

Threads influencer @meghruthmac wrote:

“Heard they want to doxx Jane Doe. Look no further: I admit it.”

She also posted an image that read, “I Am Jane Doe from Cornell.”

Internet personality Renee Niemann joined the support forum and wrote on Threads:

“For those intent on doxxing Jane Doe, I think it’s time to come clean. It’s me. I AM JANE DOE.”

Several men also extended their solidarity to Jane Doe. Popular librarian, mental health and literacy advocate, and media personality Mychal Threets wrote in a post:

“Jane Doe, you are remarkably brave. I wish you didn’t have to be. ‘I am Jane Doe.’ Do not let them doxx Jane Doe. If you see their name, you did not. Do not punish the victim. I stand with survivors. You will not take away their power. We believe you.”

He also urged everyone to “protect” and “believe” the Cornell victim.

Comedian Steve Hofstetter also reposted the copy-paste message circulating on Threads and called himself Jane Doe.

Earlier, English actress Florence Pugh wrote a lengthy Instagram post empathizing with the Cornell victim and calling out those responsible and university authorities for not punishing them accordingly.

“Women everywhere are here to hold you,” Pugh wrote.

Podcaster, documentarian, and reality TV star Kate Casey, best-selling author Colleen Nichols, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and singer, actor, and comedian Josh Gad also offered their support.

Earlier this month, an ex-student of Cornell University filed a civil suit accusing seven Chi Phi fraternity members of drugging and gang-r****g her on campus in 2024. According to U.S. media reports, the university expelled two of the accused and others got away with suspension, workshop attendance, and essay writing. None of them faced any criminal charges.

Jane Doe filed an FIR with local authorities three weeks after the alleged incident. She later dropped out of school.

Cornell released a statement claiming the institution takes such cases “extremely seriously,” and the Xi chapter of Chi Phi fraternity remains “barred” from the campus.

Vice President for University Relations Kyle Kimball told the press:

“Federal privacy law prohibits Cornell from disclosing specific information regarding individual students and we therefore are unable to make a public statement on any other disciplinary response. Violations of university policies could lead to sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion. We will respond in detail through the legal process.”

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Reports suggest that the Office of Civil Rights and Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards “investigated and adjudicated the allegations consistent with university policies” in 2024.

Now, amid the lawsuit, local prosecutors have decided to reopen the investigation, present the case to a grand jury, and find additional evidence.

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