Cornell names Sally Yates to review university’s response to rape case
Summary
Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates, a former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, to review how the school deals with sexual assault and harassment cases. This comes after criticism about Cornell’s response to a student’s rape allegations involving a fraternity.Key Facts
- Sally Yates will lead an independent review of Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct and assault reports.
- The review will look into investigation processes, discipline actions, campus police, and fraternity oversight.
- The issue arose from a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who said she was assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
- Cornell expelled or suspended some accused students and closed the Chi Phi fraternity chapter.
- No criminal charges have been filed, but the New York Attorney General is conducting a separate criminal investigation.
- Governor Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor and called for a review amid criticism from the university community.
- Sally Yates previously held high positions in the U.S. Justice Department and has experience investigating sexual abuse cases.
- Cornell’s board chair emphasized the need for the university to examine its actions carefully and openly.
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