Cornell taps Sally Yates to lead review of its response to sexual misconduct claims
Summary
Cornell University has hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how the school handles sexual misconduct cases, including a recent alleged sexual assault at a fraternity. The review will look at the university’s policies, investigations, support systems, and coordination with law enforcement to improve prevention and response efforts.Key Facts
- Sally Yates, a former top Justice Department official, will lead the review.
- The review covers the handling of a 2024 alleged sexual assault at a Cornell fraternity and broader campus sexual misconduct policies.
- It will look at how reports are handled, investigations conducted, hearings managed, and support given to students.
- The role of campus police and coordination with local law enforcement and prosecutors will be evaluated.
- The review is independent and separate from a criminal investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- Findings will be reported to Cornell’s Board of Trustees and shared with the university community.
- Cornell has faced protests and criticism over its response to the alleged assault, which did not lead to criminal charges.
- Sally Yates was fired in 2017 by President Donald Trump for refusing to enforce an immigration order she believed was unlawful.
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