# Hochul and James vow to investigate Cornell sexual assault case

https://mins.news/en/item/83625

- NBC News, 2026-10-02 14:12 UTC
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- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/hochul-and-james-vow-to-investigate-cornell-sexual-assault-case-270916165700

> New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she believes a former Cornell student who alleges she was raped by fraternity members in 2024 was failed by the people and institutions responsible for protecting her. Hochul said she appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the investigation.

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