New York Attorney General Letitia James made special prosecutor in Cornell rape investigation

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What happened

Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR.

Key facts

  • Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:43:26 UTC.

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