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Cornell Hires Sally Yates for Independent Chi Phi Review

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 10:23 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Cornell University hired former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review.
The review will examine Cornell’s handling of the October 2024 Jane Doe allegations against Chi Phi.
Seven former Chi Phi brothers are sued for drugging and raping Jane Doe; no criminal charges have been filed.
Cornell expelled several members, suspended others, and permanently closed the Chi Phi chapter in 2024.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 Penn State child-sex abuse scandal, culminating in Jerry Sandusky’s 45-count conviction and a $60 million NCAA fine, spurred a federal Title IX crackdown that reshaped campus-safety policies nationwide. In that climate, Cornell University hired former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates in 2024 to lead an independent review of Chi Phi sexual-assault allegations, a move that could further redefine due-process standards.

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Story summary

Cornell University hired former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review.
The review will examine Cornell’s handling of the October 2024 Jane Doe allegations against Chi Phi.
Seven former Chi Phi brothers are sued for drugging and raping Jane Doe; no criminal charges have been filed.
Cornell expelled several members, suspended others, and permanently closed the Chi Phi chapter in 2024.

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