Cornell University trustees announced on Tuesday that Sally Yates, a former deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, will review the university's policies regarding sexual misconduct complaints. This decision comes in response to public concern following allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024. The review will assess how Cornell investigates reports of sexual assault and harassment, the disciplinary process, and the adequacy of responses from campus police, among other aspects.
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Cornell appoints Sally Yates to review sexual misconduct complaint handling
Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates to conduct a review of its handling of sexual misconduct complaints. The decision follows allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 and aims to evaluate the university's investigation processes and campus police responses.
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