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  "id": 12450502,
  "title": "Former Obama official will review Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/former-obama-official-will-review-cornells-handling-of-sexual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/06/sally-yates-cornell-investigation"
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  "summary": "The University of Cornell has appointed former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct a thorough review of the university's handling of sexual misconduct complaints, following an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. The assessment will cover various aspects of the university's policies, including how it investigates reports of sexual assault and harassment, the disciplinary process, and the effectiveness of campus police responses. Trustees hope the review will address the concerns raised and improve the university's approach to sexual misconduct.",
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        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Sally Yates to Lead Internal Investigation Into Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sally-yates-to-lead-internal-investigation-into-cornells-handling-of",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:00:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cornell-brings-in-ex-justice-official-sally-yates-to-review-schools",
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        "title": "Cornell brings in former DOJ official Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T17:29:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Former US Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead review of Cornell sexual assault responses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/former-us-deputy-ag-sally-yates-to-lead-review-of-cornell-sexual",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:19:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Cornell taps Sally Yates to lead review of its response to sexual misconduct claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cornell-taps-sally-yates-to-lead-review-of-its-response-to-sexual",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:54:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Cornell retains former acting attorney general to lead investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cornell-retains-former-acting-attorney-general-to-lead-investigation",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:21:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Cornell taps ex-Justice Department official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sexual assault cases",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cornell-taps-ex-justice-department-official-sally-yates-to-review",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:31:00.000Z"
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