October 6, 2026

New York Attorney General to Appoint External Lawyers for Cornell Investigation

New York Attorney General Letitia James is close to naming external lawyers to assist in the investigation.
Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor after losing faith in local DA Matthew Van Houten.
The investigation follows allegations by a victim known as Jane Doe, prompting nationwide discussions on university handling of sexual assault.
James' prior social media comments have raised concerns about her impartiality in the case.

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