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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

Cornell University considering no-confidence vote amid sexual assault controversy

  • Cornell University faculty members have drafted a no-confidence resolution against top administrators over their handling of an alleged sexual assault on campus.
  • The challenge follows a lawsuit from a former student alleging she was drugged and raped by seven fraternity members during an October 2024 party.
  • Thousands of students and faculty members recently marched across campus to demonstrate against President Michael Kotlikoff and central leadership.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to lead a fresh criminal investigation into the allegations.
  • Cornell leadership has appointed former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review into the university's handling of the matter.

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