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Hochul Appoints Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case

The week ending October 2, 2026 · #13 story of that period · 27 articles from 18 sources · viewed 1 time

Hochul Appoints Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity, saying she 'lost faith' in the local district attorney's handling of the case. Hochul also pledged to close a legal loophole that makes prosecuting rape cases involving intoxicated victims more difficult.

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