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Who is Sally Yates? Cornell rape-review pick was fired by Trump after refusing to defend travel ban

October 10, 2026

Cornell University has tapped Sally Yates, a former Obama administration deputy attorney general fired by President Donald Trump during his first term, to lead an independent review of the Ivy League school’s handling of sexual assault allegations. Yates’ appointment comes as Cornell faces scrutiny over its response to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in October 2024.  As part of the independent review, Yates and her...

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