Hochul slammed for cameo in Netflix doc on 'Cornell 7' alleged frat gang rape

Key Points:

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced criticism for appearing in a Netflix documentary about the sexual assault allegations against seven Cornell men and commenting on the case, which has not resulted in criminal charges.
• Hochul signed an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate the case, and in the documentary, she expressed disgust and condemned the persistent culture of sexual violence on college campuses.
• The allegations, made by Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit, claim she was drugged and gang raped by fraternity members in 2024; local prosecutors previously determined the facts did not constitute a crime.
• Critics, including Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, argue Hochul's public remarks may undermine the fairness of the prosecution and question the timing of her intervention two years after the initial report.
• Hochul's office defended her participation in the documentary, stating that governors routinely engage with media on significant public interest issues.