Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigation
Summary
An attorney for one of the men accused in a 2024 sexual assault case at Cornell University asked Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor. He said James' past social media posts about the case could make people doubt her ability to be fair. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James last week and said she trusts James to follow the facts.Key Facts
- Seven men face accusations of sexual assault related to an incident at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024.
- Letitia James was named special prosecutor by Governor Kathy Hochul to investigate the case.
- Andrew Miltenberg, representing accused man Gillio Lopes, wants James to recuse herself because of her earlier social media posts about the case.
- James had posted supportive comments about the accuser before being appointed special prosecutor.
- Governor Hochul expressed full confidence that James will handle the investigation fairly and follow the evidence.
- Miltenberg said his request is to avoid any question about the investigation’s fairness, not to accuse James of wrongdoing.
- Miltenberg emphasized the need for a fair, fact-based investigation without influence from social media or public opinion.
- James has not yet responded publicly to Miltenberg’s request for recusal.
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