Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case

Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates to conduct an independent review regarding the institution's handling of rape allegations made by a former student. Yates brings extensive legal experience to the role, having previously served as the acting U.S. attorney general, deputy attorney general, and a career federal prosecutor. The university retains her expertise to lead this specific investigation into the school's past responses to the reported incident, ensuring a professional evaluation of the case's management.