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Letitia James takes over investigation into alleged Cornell sexual assault

In brief

New York Attorney General Letitia James is now leading an active criminal investigation into allegations that a woman was raped at a Cornell fraternity. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor after saying she had lost faith in local prosecutors overseeing the case. The allegations relate to a 2024 university investigation.

Generated automatically by AI from 8 sources, without editorial review · updated 2 Oct

What changed

  1. 2 Oct, 00:38AG Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in Cornell 'gang rape' case · ABC News
  2. 2 Oct, 14:02NY’s top prosecutor takes over Cornell gang rape probe: ‘This is now an active criminal investigation’ · The Independent
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Cornell7 sources
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Letitia James6 sources
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Kathy Hochul3 sources
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Chronological coverage

  1. 3 October
  2. CryptoBriefing
    Latest3 Oct, 23:35

    NY AG Letitia James takes over Cornell rape case as special prosecutor

    The case's escalation to state level underscores increased scrutiny, potentially influencing legal outcomes and public trust in justice processes.

    CryptoBriefingCryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez
  3. 2 October
  4. BBC
    Follow-up2 Oct, 16:07

    Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor

    The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

    BBCBBC
  5. The Hill
    Follow-up2 Oct, 14:49

    Hochul stops short of calling for Cornell resignations as James takes over rape probe

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) stopped short on Friday of calling for the resignations of the president of Cornell University or the local prosecutor who handled an alleged gang rape there in 2024, though she called the school’s handling of the…

    The HillThe Hill•Lexi Lonas Cochran
  6. The Guardian
    Follow-up2 Oct, 14:33

    New York governor says Jane Doe in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system

    Kathy Hochul speaks at presser with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire case Texts about alleged Cornell gang-rape released after investigation reopened Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Alba Asenjo Domínguez
  7. The Independent
    Follow-up2 Oct, 14:02

    NY’s top prosecutor takes over Cornell gang rape probe: ‘This is now an active criminal investigation’

    Letitia James is now leading a criminal probe after Governor Kathy Hochul said she lost faith in local prosecutors

    The IndependentThe Independent•Alex Woodward
  8. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 13:22

    Cornell Gang Rape Scandal: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Special Prosecutor Letitia James Share Updates

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are set to speak at a joint press conference after it was announced that James would be taking over the investigation into the alleged Cornell gang rape as a special prosecutor.…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  9. The Guardian
    Follow-up2 Oct, 10:31

    Hochul to address Cornell University case after appointing Leticia James to investigate alleged gang-rape – US politics live

    Kathy Hochul said she no longer has faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case, which has restarted a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses Sign up for the Breaking News US email The governor of New…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Taz Ali
  10. BBC
    Follow-up2 Oct, 02:49

    NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation

    The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.

    BBCBBC
  11. CBC News
    Follow-up2 Oct, 02:10

    New York's governor removes district attorney from Cornell rape allegations case, appoints special prosecutor

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor Thursday to oversee an investigation into a woman's allegations that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house, with the governor saying she had lost faith in the local…

    CBC NewsCBC News
  12. The Independent
    Follow-up2 Oct, 01:50

    NY Governor removes under-fire DA from alleged Cornell gang rape case and appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor

    Dozens of students gathered at a campus forum Thursday to demand accountability, criticizing the university’s response to sexual assault allegations involving fraternity members

    The IndependentThe Independent•Jasmine Fernández
  13. The Hill
    Follow-up2 Oct, 01:40

    Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday evening she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James (D) as special prosecutor to investigate a former Cornell University student’s allegations that she was raped at a fraternity house near…

    The HillThe Hill•Sarah Davis
  14. The Guardian
    Follow-up2 Oct, 01:08

    Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell

    New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation Kathy Hochul, the New York governor, said Thursday she is appointing Letitia James, the state’s attorney general, as special…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Guardian staff and agency
  15. ABC News
    First seen2 Oct, 00:38

    AG Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in Cornell 'gang rape' case

    Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor for the alleged “gang rape” at a Cornell fraternity.

    ABC NewsABC News