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Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape - US politics live
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate a 2024 alleged gang-rape at Cornell University, citing loss of confidence in the local district attorney’s handling of the case.
- Hochul and James are scheduled to provide an update on the investigation, with James overseeing the probe and potentially presenting evidence to a grand jury.
- The Tompkins County district attorney initially declined to file charges, stating the victim’s testimony did not prove lack of consent, but has now reopened the investigation amid public pressure.
- The alleged victim, known as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit claiming she was drugged with ketamine and raped at a fraternity house near Cornell in October 2024; no criminal charges were filed initially.
- Attorney General James pledged a “full and fair” investigation into the allegations.
