New York officials to address investigation into Cornell rape allegations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are scheduled to give remarks Friday morning about an investigation into allegations that a woman was raped by several men at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024. Hochul appointed James special prosecutor late Thursday and described the case as “horrifying.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James are scheduled to give remarks Friday morning about an investigation into allegations involving a woman and several men at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024.
The allegations concern an alleged rape at the fraternity house, according to the supplied source information. The source does not provide details about the investigation’s status, the identities of those involved, or any charges.
Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor late Thursday. The governor described the case as “horrifying,” according to the source.
The supplied information does not specify the time or location of the officials’ remarks, or identify confirmed next steps beyond James’s appointment and the planned public statements.
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