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NY Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor for Cornell Rape Case

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang rape incident at Cornell University. Hochul expressed deep concern over the initial handling of the case by police and prosecutors, particularly in light of a lawsuit filed by the alleged victim who claims she was raped while intoxicated. The governor also intends to address state laws that may hinder the prosecution of sex assault cases involving voluntary intoxication. AI

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NY Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor for Cornell Rape Case

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    New York governor attacks handling of Cornell gang rape case, appoints special prosecutor

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday faulted police and prosecutors for failing to fully investigate an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by how the incident was handled. Hochul was speaking at a press conference alongside stat…

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