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Cornell taps Sally Yates to review response to 2024 rape allegations

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Summary

Cornell University announced Tuesday it has retained former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to review its policies on preventing and responding to sexual assault. The review will include a detailed examination of Cornell's handling of allegations by a student, identified as Jane Doe, against members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, who face a separate civil lawsuit. The university review is separate from a criminal investigation.

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Cornell students plan sit-in to protest handling of former student's rape allegationsNPR · Oct 7, 4:44 AM

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Cornell Taps Obama-Era Official To Probe School’s Handling Of Sex Assault ClaimsThe Daily Wire · Oct 6, 11:01 AM
Cornell picks former deputy US attorney general to review sex assault responseFox News · Oct 6, 2:21 PM