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Cornell Taps Sally Yates to Lead Sexual Assault Review

Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the school responds to sexual assault and harassment cases. The review will examine investigations, student support, disciplinary processes, and oversight of student organizations, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house.

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Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations.

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Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape caseNPR – US
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Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case

Cornell University names Sally Yates, former acting U.S. attorney general and career federal prosecutor, to lead an independent review into how the school handled a former student's rape allegations.

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Cornell taps Sally Yates to lead review of its response to sexual misconduct claims

Cornell University said Tuesday it is bringing on a former Justice Department official to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims, including the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house​.

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Former US Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead review of Cornell sexual assault responses

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Cornell brings in former DOJ official Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims

The review will cover how the university investigates sexual assault and harassment, student support, the disciplinary process, and oversight of student organizations.

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