Event Brief
NY governor appoints special prosecutor for Cornell
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET
Summary: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the Cornell University investigation, saying she has lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case. The move shifts oversight from the district attorney to a state-appointed prosecutor.
WHO: Gov. Kathy Hochul; a special prosecutor appointed by Hochul; the local district attorney
WHAT: Hochul appoints a special prosecutor to oversee the Cornell University investigation.
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
WHERE: New York
WHY: Hochul said she had lost faith in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case.
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