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Cornell defendant fighting Letitia James appointment as special prosecutor

Cornell defendant fighting Letitia James appointment as special prosecutor

Summary

Gillio Lopes, one of seven men accused in a Cornell University gang rape lawsuit, is opposing the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor for the case. Lopes claims that James showed bias in a Facebook post related to the case.

Key Facts

  • The lawsuit involves a gang rape case at Cornell University.
  • Seven men, including Gillio Lopes, have been named in the lawsuit.
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James was appointed as a special prosecutor for this case.
  • Lopes is challenging James’s appointment because of concerns about her impartiality.
  • The challenge is based on comments James made on Facebook regarding the case.
  • The legal dispute is focused on ensuring fairness in the prosecution process.
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