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New York Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case

💡 Why it matters

This appointment ensures an independent, high-level investigation into a high-profile sexual assault at a major university, potentially restoring public trust and affecting future state-level responses to campus sexual violence.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate an alleged gang-rape at Cornell University, citing lost faith in local prosecutors. The move follows a 2024 university investigation that raised questions about handling.