# Letitia James takes over Cornell rape investigation as special prosecutor

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- NBC News, 2026-10-02 23:07 UTC
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- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/letitia-james-takes-over-cornell-rape-investigation-as-special-prosecutor-270946885640

> New York Attorney General Letitia James will take over the Cornell rape investigation as special prosecutor. The move follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statement that she had lost confidence in the local district attorney’s handling of the case.

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