# NY AG Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in Cornell case

https://mins.news/en/item/83383

- NBC News, 2026-10-02 11:09 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.today.com/video/ny-ag-letitia-james-appointed-special-prosecutor-in-cornell-case-270906437558

> New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a woman’s claim that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members. The appointment comes as protests mount over Cornell University’s handling of the initial investigation.

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