Politics · October 6, 2026
Cornell Taps Obama-Era Official To Probe School’s Handling Of Sex Assault Claims
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Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates, a former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, to lead an independent review of the university's response to sexual misconduct. This review specifically addresses the handling of a 2024 case involving a student identified as Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The university's announcement follows public protests, a civil lawsuit, and the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to handle the criminal side of the investigation. The review aims to assess Cornell's policies and procedures regarding how reports are received and investigated.
Cornell University has appointed Sally Yates, a former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, to lead an independent review of the university's response to sexual misconduct. This review specifically addresses the handling of a 2024 case involving a student identified as Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The university's announcement follows public protests, a civil lawsuit, and the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to handle the criminal side of the investigation. The review aims to assess Cornell's policies and procedures regarding how reports are received and investigated.