Hochul names Letitia James special prosecutor in Cornell gang-rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she no longer trusts the local district attorney to handle the alleged 2024 Cornell University gang-rape case, appointing Attorney General Letitia James instead.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has named state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University in 2024, according to The Guardian.
Hochul said she had lost confidence in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case, prompting the decision to hand the investigation to James's office instead.
Renewed national debate
The appointment has reignited a broader national conversation about the handling of sexual assault cases on college campuses, the report said. Both Hochul and James were expected to speak publicly to provide an update following the appointment.
The Guardian's report did not detail the specific allegations in the case or name any suspects, and further information was expected as the investigation proceeds.
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- Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live — The Guardian — World
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