Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Sally Quillian Yates |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 168 cm |
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Weight | 59 kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Not Known |
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College/University | University of Georgia, University of Georgia School of Law |
Educational Qualifications | B.A. in Journalism |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
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Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia |
Religion | Christianity (Methodist) |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known | ||||
Husband | Comer Yates (Former Attorney) | ||||
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Family
Father | John Kelley Quillian (Retired Chief Judge) | ||||
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Mother | Xara Terrell Quillian | ||||
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Spouse | Comer Yates (Former Attorney) | ||||
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Career
Debut | In 1985, with the law firm 'King & Spalding.' |
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Political Journey |
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Controversies | Sacked by President Donald Trump in January 2017 for not acknowledging to enforce the immigration order |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Yates worked as a lawyer for 'King & Spalding' in Atlanta from 1985 to 1989. | |
She was the lead prosecutor against the Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph. | |
Yates was the first woman to serve as United States Attorney General. | |
She dedicated about 30 years of her career to the Justice Department. | |
Her grandmother, one of the first women admitted to the Georgia Bar, was a significant influence. | |
Yates' husband ran for Congress unsuccessfully twice. | |
During the presidential campaign, her husband supported Barack Obama and donated $3,355. | |
Dana Boente succeeded Yates in her role. |