Woman in alleged Cornell gang-rape case was ‘failed’ by system, New York governor says

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Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire caseLetitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at CornellKathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she would “ensure” that all the facts...

Kathy Hochul briefs journalists with state attorney general Letitia James, who will be taking over the entire case

Kathy Hochul, New York’s governor, said on Friday that she would “ensure” that all the facts of the alleged gang-rape in a fraternity house at Cornell University “are brought into light” while harshly criticizing the institution for how they handled the 2024 case.

Hochul, a Democrat, said the woman in the case, was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including the police and the county prosecutor.

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