Cornell accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her, NY Governor says
First reported 2 Oct, 10:35 UTCUpdated 1h ago9 sources
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Kathy Hochul said she decided to appoint A-G Letitia James to take over the case after learning ‘troubling details’ about how authorities have handled the woman’s claims thus far
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“The Cornell case is not only about the conduct alleged in one lawsuit. It is about a broader failure of prevention, investigation, and accountability,” writes Kendra Barkoff Lamy.
Kathy Hochul said she decided to appoint A-G Letitia James to take over the case after learning ‘troubling details’ about how authorities have handled the woman’s claims thus far
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor who has already implied that she sides with Jane Doe.
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- The System That Failed Cornell’s Jane Doe (opens TIME in a new tab)
“The Cornell case is not only about the conduct alleged in one lawsuit. It is about a broader failure of prevention, investigation, and accountability,” writes Kendra Barkoff Lamy.
- Hochul Wants An ‘Independent’ Investigation Into ‘Cornell 7.’ Enter Letitia James. (opens The Daily Wire in a new tab)
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken the controversial “Cornell 7” case away from the local district attorney and handed it to Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor — even as both Hochul and James have already made public statements that raise questions about how dispassionately the new…
- Cornell accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her, NY Governor says (opens The Globe and Mail in a new tab)
Kathy Hochul said she decided to appoint A-G Letitia James to take over the case after learning ‘troubling details’ about how authorities have handled the woman’s claims thus far
- Letitia James Has Already Suggested the Cornell 7 Are Guilty (opens Reason in a new tab)
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor who has already implied that she sides with Jane Doe.
- Trump Expresses Sympathy for Accused Cornell Seven Rapists (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)
Kylie Cooper / REUTERS President Donald Trump has expressed sympathy for the seven men who have been accused of drugging and gang-raping a classmate at Cornell University. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James, who previously prosecuted Trump and the Trump Organization for civil…
- Cornell 7 case timeline: From 2024 Chi Phi allegations and Jane Doe lawsuit to Letitia James' special prosecutor takeover (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The 2024 Cornell case has been reopened, with Letitia James now leading the criminal investigation as special prosecutor.
- NY AG Letitia James Got Pressed on Her Impartiality in Cornell Case. The Response Was Not Pretty (opens Townhall in a new tab)
- Cornell Case Carries Far-Reaching Implications for Hochul and James (opens The New York Times in a new tab)
The decision to intercede by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York attorney general, Letitia James, has raised questions of impartiality as both face re-election.
- Megyn Kelly says ‘Cornell 7’ are ‘f’d,’ blasts ‘fire-breathing hack’ NY AG Letitia James (opens New York Post in a new tab)
Megyn Kelly attacked Gov. Kathy Hochul after she appointed the "abhorrent and hateful" Letitia James in charge of investigating the case.
