Event Brief
NY AG Letitia James named special prosecutor in Cornell case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: New York Attorney General Letitia James was made a special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang rape investigation. Her office disputed claims by a local prosecutor, saying the alleged victim’s police statement clearly said she was sexually assaulted, according to her attorney.
WHO: New York Attorney General Letitia James
WHAT: James was appointed special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape investigation.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Cornell University, New York
WHY: The appointment was made in connection with the Cornell University gang rape investigation and to counter claims by a local prosecutor about the alleged victim’s police statement.
How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)
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Attorney says victim’s police statement contradicts prosecutor
· Oct 01, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
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Cornell to hire outside lawyers for 2024 rape claim
· Oct 01, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
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Cornell agrees to independent review of rape response
· Sep 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
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Cornell rape allegation accuses frat members of gang rape
· Sep 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
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Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell fraternity rape claims
· Sep 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
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Prosecutor keeps probing reopened Cornell fraternity rape case
· Sep 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
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Prosecutors reopen Cornell campus sexual assault case
· Sep 30, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
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New York prosecutors reopen Cornell alleged rape probe
· Sep 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
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Prosecutors reopen Cornell fraternity rape case
· Sep 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
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Prosecutor reopens Cornell campus rape case
· Sep 29, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
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US prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape investigation
· Sep 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
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DA reopens Cornell University alleged gang rape case
· Sep 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
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