Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University's board of trustees has brought in Sally Yates, a former high-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Justice, to conduct an independent review of how the university handles complaints about sexual misconduct. The review is now underway.

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

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Cornell launches independent review of its response to gang rape allegations

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Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case

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Former US Deputy AG Sally Yates to lead review of Cornell sexual assault responses

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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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Cornell says ex-deputy attorney general Sally Yates will lead review of university’s handling of sex assault claims

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