Letitia James appointed as special prosecutor for Cornell University investigation

<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday the appointment of Letitia James, the state’s attorney general, as special prosecutor to investigate the alleged gang-rape at Cornell University. This decision follows recent questions regarding the university’s investigation into the matter for 2024.</p><p>Hochul stated, “The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued. This action will ensure that the matter is fully and thoroughly investigated without conflict or bias, and handled independently with the rigor that this matter demands.”</p>