Hochul Denounces D.A. and Cornell Police in Handling of Sex Assault Case

New York Times Friday 02 October 2026, 22:10 UTC By Hurubie Meko 1 min read

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Governor Kathy Hochul named Attorney General Letitia James right, to lead an investigation into a report of a sexual assault at Cornell University in 2024.

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