Cornell brings in ex-Justice official to review school's handling of sex assault claims
ITHACA, N.Y. — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. Sally Yates, who was a deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, will spearhead the review, the trustees said…
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University announced on Tuesday that it will bring in former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to review the school's handling of sexual misconduct complaints, following an outcry over alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024. The assessment by Yates will examine various aspects of how Cornell addresses sexual assault and harassment, including the investigative process, support for victims, disciplinary procedures, campus police responses, and the oversight of student organizations.
The move comes after weeks of protests and demonstrations demanding better measures to combat sexual misconduct on campus. One of the central issues involves a woman identified as Jane Doe, who reported being sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity members in November 2024 after being drugged and pressured into consuming alcohol. Despite her complaint to campus police, no criminal charges have been filed.
The Chi Phi fraternity chapter at Cornell is under scrutiny as part of the review, which will assess the university's response to the alleged incident and the overall effectiveness of its policies and procedures in dealing with sexual assault cases.
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