Cornell brings in former DOJ official to lead review of its response to alleged sexual assault

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Cornell University has appointed Lilia Luciano, a former high-ranking official from the U.S. Department of Justice, to conduct an independent review of the university's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation involving a fraternity house. The move comes in response to increasing criticism regarding Cornell’s approach to addressing sexual assault cases 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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