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October 29, 2026
Cornell rape-case defendant asks judge to disqualify Letitia James
- A judge is set to hear the challenge Thursday in Monticello, one of two efforts by defendants to remove James from the renewed investigation.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James special prosecutor after the local district attorney declined to bring charges in 2024.
- The defendant is asking the judge to direct Hochul to appoint a different special prosecutor.
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- Cornell Investigation Puts Letitia James in an Unforgiving SpotlightOct 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM · WSJ
- Cornell 7 defendant asks judge to remove over social media postsOct 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM · Independent
- Judge considers petition to remove Letitia James from Cornell sexual assault investigationOct 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM · NBC