A Sullivan County judge reviewed arguments on whether New York Attorney General Letitia James should be removed as the special prosecutor in a sexual assault case involving Cornell University. Defense attorney Andrew Miltenberg contended that James' past social media comments indicate bias, while James' office asserted their commitment to a fair investigation. The judge did not make an immediate ruling but is expected to provide a decision in the coming days.
Key facts
- Judge James Farrell heard arguments on October 29 regarding AG Letitia James' role in the case.
- Defense attorney Andrew Miltenberg represents Gillio Lopes, one of seven accused.
- James was appointed as special prosecutor on October 1 by Governor Kathy Hochul.
- Miltenberg claims James' social media comments show bias against the accused.
- Hochul announced that sexual offense complaints at Cornell will be referred to state police.
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