Cornell taps former deputy AG Sally Yates to lead independent review

Cornell University announced on Tuesday that former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates has been retained to lead a "comprehensive independent review" into how the school "prevents and responds to sexual harassment, sexual assault and related misconduct on campus" amid allegations of a fraternity house gang rape.

The announcement was made by the newly formed Special Committee of the Cornell University Board of Trustees.

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