Student Accused in Cornell Lawsuit Seeks Gag Order

Fresno Visalia, CA, October 13, 2026 —

Attorneys representing Diego Sarabia, a student involved in a civil lawsuit stemming from sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, have filed a request for a gag order with a New York judge. The legal team argues that public statements concerning the case could compromise the fairness of a potential jury and incite harassment against their client.

The lawsuit involves allegations of sexual assault. Sarabia is the student accused in this civil action. His legal representatives expressed concerns that ongoing public discourse about the case could sway the opinions of individuals who might later be called upon to serve on a jury. Such pre-trial publicity, they contend, poses a risk of prejudicing potential jurors, making it difficult to secure an impartial verdict.

Furthermore, the defense team indicated that public commentary could lead to harassment directed at Sarabia. The request for a gag order aims to prevent parties involved, including lawyers and potentially witnesses or the plaintiff, from making public statements about the case outside of official court proceedings. The specific terms of the proposed gag order and the judge’s response have not yet been detailed.

The New York judge overseeing the case will now consider the arguments presented by Sarabia’s lawyers. The decision on whether to impose a gag order will depend on the court’s assessment of the potential impact on due process and the rights of all parties involved. The contractor’s name and the plaintiff’s name were not provided in the summary. Details regarding the specific allegations or timeline of events were also not disclosed.

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