Cornell Appoints Former Acting Attorney General Who Was Fired by Trump for Insubordination to Lead Investigation

Cornell University has appointed former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent investigation into a high-profile sexual misconduct case at the Chi Phi fraternity. The case involves allegations of gang rape, with the accuser claiming she was intoxicated and under the influence of ketamine, while the accused fraternity members deny the allegations. Yates’s past actions, including her firing by Donald Trump for refusing to defend an immigration ban, have drawn criticism from some who question the neutrality of the investigation.

• Cornell University appointed Sally Yates, former acting U.S. Attorney General, to investigate a sexual misconduct case.
• The case involves allegations of gang rape at the Chi Phi fraternity, with the accuser claiming intoxication and ketamine use.
• The accused fraternity members have denied the allegations.
• Yates was previously fired by President Trump for insubordination.
• Critics question the impartiality of Yates’s appointment due to her political history.
• Cornell stated Yates’s review will be comprehensive, examining policies and responses to sexual misconduct.
• The investigation will also assess Cornell’s adherence to Title IX, the Clery Act, and other relevant laws.