We have documented 1 statement by Nash Wickremeratne, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Cornell University student interviewed on campus
Condemned
Statement summary
Wickremeratne says Cornell's administration failed students this time and that he is sure it has happened before without being reported.
“Cornell's administration failed us this time, and I'm sure that it's happened in the past, and it just hasn't gotten reported.”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)The Lead with Jake Tapper: Cornell report and Frederick Lawrence interview, September 29, 2026 · CNNJason Carroll campus report and Frederick Lawrence interview, 17:34-17:39 Eastern.
Why we used this label
Relative to Cornell's handling of the disciplinary case, Wickremeratne directly calls the administration's response a failure. The label does not imply that the student specified a preferred sanction.
Cornell says its investigation led to expulsions and suspensions. Critics say its response to the Chi Phi allegations was inadequate and opaque. The civil complaint mentions essays as a way to mitigate conduct, not as the only sanction.