WATCH LIVE: Cornell sexual assault investigation update with Gov. Hochul, NY Attorney General James
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James gave an update on the investigation into a woman’s claim that she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity. Governor Hochul appointed Attorney General James’s office as a special prosecutor after losing trust in the local district attorney’s handling of the case.Key Facts
- A woman accused she was gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house.
- The case is being investigated in New York State.
- Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for this case.
- Governor Hochul said she lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the investigation.
- The local investigation was initially closed in 2024 without any charges.
- Governor Hochul and Attorney General James held a news conference on the case.
- The case has received public attention and increased scrutiny over how Cornell handled the allegations.
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