ling to examine itself with the same rigor we expect of others. We want to understand not just what happened in 2024, but how Cornell can become a leader in preventing sexual violence, supporting those who come forward and responding to allegations rigorously, fairly and compassionately,  Smalling said.

Yates served in the Justice Department for decades, until she was fired by President Donald Trump in 2017 for  refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States,  the White House said at the time. Yates' firing came after she said she was  not convinced  an immigration order by Mr. Trump was  lawful,  and that the Justice Department would not defend it in court  until I become convinced that it is appropriate to do so. 

In private practice, she investigated allegations of abuse, misconduct and harassment at the National Women's Soccer League.