Hochul appoints James as special prosecutor for Cornell rape probe
New York's governor removed the case from local prosecutors and assigned the state attorney general to investigate the 2024 Cornell University allegations.
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What happened
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. 23 James will oversee the investigation into Cornell gang rape allegations. 23 The case concerns a 2024 incident at Cornell University. 3 The appointment removes the case from the district attorney. 2
Why it matters
The state-level intervention indicates the significance of the case. 2
What to watch
The investigation will proceed under James' office rather than local prosecutors. 123
Sources · 3
[1]New York attorney general named special prosecutor in Cornell rape probe reut.rs/4yrJqNB
Reuters · Bluesky
[2]Gov. Kathy Hochul named Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, as special prosecutor to investigate the 2024 Cornell University case.
The New York Times · Bluesky
[3]BREAKING: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee an investigation of Cornell gang rape allegations.
The Associated Press · Bluesky
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