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Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case

Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case
New York Times Friday 02 October 2026, 00:15 UTC By Santul Nerkar, Benjamin Oreskes and Hurubie Meko 1 min read
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Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the state attorney general, to investigate the Cornell University assault allegation.

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the state attorney general, to investigate the Cornell University assault allegation.
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