Cornell taps ex-Justice Department official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sexual assault cases

Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates, a former deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, to review its handling of sexual misconduct complaints. The review will examine how the university investigates reports of sexual assault and harassment, its disciplinary process, campus police responses, and oversight of student organizations.

The announcement comes amid outrage over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. According to The Korea Times, a woman known as Jane Doe reported being sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity brothers after being pressured into drinking and taking drugs.

Yates' assessment will also look at the support provided to students, as reported by The Korea Times. No further details have been provided about the review's scope or timeline.

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