# Letitia James takes over Cornell rape investigation. What happens now?

https://mins.news/en/video/84254

- Reuters, 2026-10-03 00:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLGXp8pISDg

> New York’s governor criticized police and prosecutors for not fully investigating an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024. The criticism came a day after state Attorney General Letitia James was appointed special prosecutor in the case.

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