New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the state attorney general, Letitia James, will take over the investigation into an alleged gang-rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, calling for full transparency in the case. Hochul criticized the handling of the matter by both law enforcement and the university, accusing those responsible for protecting the victim of failing her. The move comes as the governor vows to ensure all facts surrounding the incident are thoroughly examined. The case has drawn renewed scrutiny over institutional responses to serious allegations.
Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire caseLetitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at CornellKathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she would “ensure” that all the facts of the alleged gang-rape in a fraternity house at Cornell University “are brought into light” while harshly criticizing the institution for how they handled the 2024 case.Hochul, a Democrat, said the woman in the case, was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including the police and the county prosecutor. Continue reading...
