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October 6, 2026
Sally Yates to Lead Independent Review of Cornell's Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
- Sally Yates will lead an independent review of Cornell's handling of sexual misconduct allegations, including a case involving Jane Doe, who alleges she was drugged and gang raped in 2024.
- The review will evaluate Cornell's policies on prevention, investigation, and response to sexual misconduct, as well as the role of campus police.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James is also investigating the allegations, which have reignited discussions about the state's consent laws.
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- Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claimsOct 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM · ABC News
- Former US Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead review of Cornell sexual assault responsesOct 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM · ABC News
- Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape caseOct 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM · NPR
- Cornell retains former acting attorney general to lead investigationOct 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM · The Hill
- How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent lawsOct 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM · BBC
- Sally Yates, former acting attorney general who defied Trump, to lead Cornell investigationOct 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM · NBC