Hochul appoints special prosecutor in Cornell University sexual assault case
Governor Kathy Hochul said the appointment is meant to ensure an independent review of allegations tied to Cornell University.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee a sexual assault case connected to Cornell University, saying the move is intended to ensure an independent and impartial handling of the matter.
“No institution gets to protect its reputation at the expense of a young person seeking justice,” Hochul said in announcing the appointment, according to Anadolu Agency.
The governor's office has not released additional details about the specific allegations involved, the identity of the special prosecutor, or the timeline for the review. Cornell University, a private Ivy League institution based in Ithaca, New York, has not issued a public statement in connection with the appointment, according to the available reporting.
What happens next
A special prosecutor is typically assigned when state officials determine that a locally based prosecutor's office may face a conflict of interest, or when heightened independence is seen as necessary for public confidence in the outcome. Further information about the scope of the investigation is expected to emerge as the review proceeds.
Sources
- New York governor names special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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