Former Obama official will review Cornell’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints
School trustees appointed Sally Yates to review policies as university grapples with fallout from alleged frat gang rape A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced on Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. Sally Yates,…
The University of Cornell has appointed former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct a thorough review of the university's handling of sexual misconduct complaints, following an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. The assessment will cover various aspects of the university's policies, including how it investigates reports of sexual assault and harassment, the disciplinary process, and the effectiveness of campus police responses.
Trustees hope the review will address the concerns raised and improve the university's approach to sexual misconduct.
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