New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 1, 2026, that she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor. This appointment is in response to allegations made by a former Cornell University student, who claims she was raped at a fraternity house near the university's campus in October 2024. The governor made the announcement through a statement shared on social media.
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Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of rape made by a former Cornell University student. The allegations pertain to an incident that reportedly occurred at a fraternity house in October 2024.
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