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Hochul appoints special prosecutor in Cornell case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Friday she was “deeply disturbed” by the handling of an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024, faulting police and prosecutors for not fully investigating it. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor on Thursday night after the alleged victim filed a lawsuit.
WHO: New York Governor Kathy Hochul
WHAT: Hochul criticized the handling of the Cornell allegations and appointed Letitia James as special prosecutor.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: New York, USA
WHY: The alleged victim filed a lawsuit, bringing renewed scrutiny to the handling of the allegations.
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