New York’s attorney general opened an investigation into Columbia University’s response to allegations against a former gynecologist convicted of sex crimes in 2012, examining how the institution managed complaints and disclosures. Separately, a judge vacated expulsions, suspensions and revoked degrees threatened against students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro‑Palestinian protests in 2024. The parallel legal actions highlight twin governance pressures: how universities respond to historical abuse claims and how they discipline student activism. Both inquiries raise questions about institutional transparency, records management, and due process for complainants and the accused. Legal analysts say the outcomes could influence Title IX practices, university reporting obligations, and institutional crisis protocols across other research universities.