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

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Katersky, A. (2026, October 6). Former US Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead review of Cornell sexual assault responses. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/US/cornell-taps-former-us-deputy-attorney-general-sally/story?id=137039606

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Cornell University appointed former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates to lead an independent review into the university’s handling of sexual harassment and assault cases, following recent allegations of a fraternity gang rape. The Special Committee of Cornell's Board of Trustees made this decision on Tuesday, aiming to assess and improve preventive measures and response strategies for related misconduct on campus.

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Cornell University named Sally Yates, a former acting U.S. attorney general, to lead an independent review into how the school handled allegations of rape made by a former student who claimed she was drugged and gang-raped at a fraternity house in October 2024. The university's newly formed Special Committee of the Board of Trustees appointed Yates to examine not only this specific case but also Cornell’s overall policies related to preventing and responding to sexual harassment, assault, and misconduct on campus. Anne Meinig Smalling, chair of the special committee, stated that Yates brings "extraordinary experience" to evaluate where the university can improve its handling of such issues. The review will cover various aspects including report investigation procedures, disciplinary processes, support for students, and oversight involving fraternities and sororities.

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🔮 "They will now answer for their crimes."

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🔮 If there had been continued sexual activity, contact by these individuals, that would be a crime.

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🔮 The investigator subsequently appeared to question how the fraternity members could possibly know the encounters were consensual.

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Board of Trustees Cornell Cornell University The Special Committee of Cornell's U.S.

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Cornell University announced on Tuesday that former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates has been retained to lead a "comprehensive independent review" into how the school "prevents and responds to sexual harassment, sexual assault and related misconduct on campus" amid allegations of a fraternity house gang rape.

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

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Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations The Special Committee of Cornell's Board of Trustees appointed Yates. asserted

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