Sally Yates to Lead Internal Investigation Into Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Report

Cornell has hired former DOJ official Sally Yates to lead an internal investigation into how the university handled a 2024 sexual assault report involving Chi Phi fraternity brothers. The review follows heavy criticism of school officials' responses. Yates will examine the university's overall approach to investigating sexual assault and harassment, the disciplinary process, student support systems, and the oversight of student organizations to determine how these claims are managed and processed within the institution.