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. — Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will be brought in to review how Cornell University manages sexual misconduct complaints, according to university trustees. The review will focus on the university's investigation procedures for sexual assault and harassment, the support offered to students, the disciplinary process, campus police responses, and the oversight of student organizations like fraternities and sororities.
This comes after a wave of anger and protests following a complaint from Jane Doe, a woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity members in November 2024 after being coerced into consuming alcohol and drugs. Despite no criminal charges being filed, the incident sparked outrage and demonstrations on campus.
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