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Special Prosecutor Appointed in Cornell Fraternity Sexual Assault Investigation
Just the facts
Unsealed Title IX transcripts detail claims by a former student, identified as Jane Doe, who filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven former Chi Phi fraternity members alleging she was drugged and assaulted. Reporting revealed that campus police omitted Jane Doe's full statements from reports provided to local law enforcement during the initial 2024 inquiry. Governor Hochul stated she lost faith in local prosecutors, prompting the transfer of authority to Attorney General James. The investigation is examining both the alleged assault at the fraternity house and Cornell University's institutional handling of the allegations.
Why this is news
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house.
Developments timeline
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University sexual assault investigation, citing a loss of faith in the local district attorney's handling of the case.
Sources
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