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Cornell Names Sally Yates to Lead Independent Review

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC · How we work

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Cornell Appoints Yates

Cornell University appointed former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review.
The review will examine Cornell’s policies, investigations, disciplinary processes and oversight after the October 2024 Chi Phi gang-rape allegation.
Cornell closed the Chi Phi chapter, expelled two men and suspended two others.
New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a criminal probe, coordinating with the Tompkins County District Attorney.

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Lee Files Petition

Winston Lee’s lawyers filed an Article 78 petition to block Attorney General Letitia James, citing bias.
The petition argues James’ Sept. 28 X post presumes guilt, violating New York disqualification standards.
A criminal-court hearing is set for Oct. 29 to consider disqualifying James from grand-jury panels.
Attorneys Teny Geragos, Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan represent Lee in seeking James’ removal.
Attorney Andrew Miltenberg, counsel for Gillio Lopes, says James’ comments create a blatant appearance of impropriety.

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Cornell Appoints Yates

Cornell University appointed former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review.
The review will examine Cornell’s policies, investigations, disciplinary processes and oversight after the October 2024 Chi Phi gang-rape allegation.
Cornell closed the Chi Phi chapter, expelled two men and suspended two others.
New York Attorney General Letitia James launched a criminal probe, coordinating with the Tompkins County District Attorney.

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