Cornell taps ex-Justice Department official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sexual assault cases

Cornell University has enlisted the expertise of former Justice Department official Sally Yates to scrutinize its approach to handling sexual assault cases, following a wave of criticism over a 2024 gang rape incident at a fraternity house. Yates' review aims to provide an unbiased assessment and recommendations to improve the university's policies. This move underscores the growing scrutiny on how educational institutions manage sexual misconduct allegations, especially in light of recent high-profile cases that have sparked national conversations about campus safety and accountability.