Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate allegations by a former Cornell University student that she was raped at a fraternity house near the university’s campus. Hochul announced the appointment Thursday evening, according to a statement shared on social media.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday evening that she had appointed state Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor in an investigation involving allegations by a former Cornell University student.
The allegations concern an alleged rape at a fraternity house near Cornell University’s campus in October 2024, according to The Hill’s account of Hochul’s announcement.
Hochul announced the appointment in a statement shared on social media. The available source does not provide additional details about the investigation, the person accused, or any charges.
James will serve as special prosecutor for the investigation, based on the information provided. The source does not state what investigative steps will follow or when the inquiry is expected to conclude.
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