@new_england_unfiltered: Sally Yates has made Cornell a promise. “Our independence is not a formality,” the former deputy attorney general wrote October 20. That’s quite a promise to put in writing. Her review goes beyond Jane Doe’s allegations. Campus police, reporting systems, disciplinary decisions, survivor support and fraternity oversight are all in scope. THE ENTIRE MACHINE. And the timing matters. The Times Union recently reported that fraternity adviser Dennis Paese claimed friends inside Cornell police could help members avoid consequences. Those alleged favors remain unverified, and Yates hasn’t said she’s investigating Paese. Then there’s Sigma Alpha Mu’s confirmed exemption from Cornell’s live-in adviser requirement. WHO APPROVED IT? WHY? AND WHAT OVERSIGHT REPLACED IT? If this investigation is as independent as promised, questions like these shouldn’t be off-limits. Yates says trustees pledged her team autonomy. She’s inviting people with information to come forward and plans to visit campus. Good. An independent review can’t be assembled from university talking points. But here’s the part worth watching. YATES REPORTS TO A COMMITTEE OF CORNELL’S OWN TRUSTEES. The board plans to publish results and recommendations. The complete report? That’s another matter. Who decides what the public sees? Who approves redactions? Protect survivors’ privacy. Absolutely. INSTITUTIONAL EMBARRASSMENT IS NOT A PRIVACY RIGHT. No findings have been released, and allegations aren’t proof. But Cornell has made a public promise about independence. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONE TEST. WHAT CORNELL ACTUALLY RELEASES IS THE NEXT. Source: The Cornell Daily Sun | October 21, 2026 #cornell7 #cornelluniversity #campusaccountability #titleix #investigativejournalism

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