Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations

Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review regarding its handling of sexual misconduct claims. This action follows fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations, including a reported 2024 sexual assault of a former student at a fraternity house. Yates, a former Justice Department official, will evaluate how Cornell responds to sexual assault cases to ensure proper procedures are followed during the university's internal review of these serious misconduct allegations.