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Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points Sally Yates' role will be to lead the independent review, examining the university's response to sexual assault cases. Former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates has been retained by Cornell University to lead an independent review.
Former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates has been retained by Cornell University to lead an independent review. The review will focus on how the university responds to sexual assault cases. This move comes amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations.
Further details about the review and the allegations are available from the source. Sally Yates' role will be to lead the independent review, examining the university's response to sexual assault cases.
The university has taken this step to address concerns, with Sally Yates at the helm of the independent review.
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