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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell probe

First reported 5 Oct, 11:21 UTCUpdated 15h ago4 sources

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An attorney for one of the men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student​ in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.

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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell probe

An attorney for one of the men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student​ in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.

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Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 says New York Attorney General Letitia James should step down after stating allegations made against them as facts

Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of sexual assault, said that NY Attorney General Letitia James should step down.

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  1. Daily MailRightGBMixed factuality
    Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 says New York Attorney General Letitia James should step down after stating allegations made against them as facts (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)

    Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of sexual assault, said that NY Attorney General Letitia James should step down.

  2. New York PostRightUSMixed factuality
    AG James’ Cornell investigation: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 6, 2026 (opens New York Post in a new tab)

    NY Post readers discuss Gov. Hochul’s appointment of AG Letitia James as special prosecutor in the “Cornell 7” case.

  3. CBS NewsLean LeftUSHigh factuality
    Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell probe (opens CBS News in a new tab)

    An attorney for one of the men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student​ in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.

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