NY Governor Assigns Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul removed Tompkins County DA Matthew Van Houten from the Cornell University sexual assault case due to loss of confidence. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee the investigation after concerns about the DA's decision not to file charges in the 2024 case. Hochul cited serious questions about the original investigation and its handling.
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