Friday, October 2, 2026

Attorney General James Releases Statement on Appointment as Special Prosecutor

 

New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after Governor Kathy Hochul signed an Executive Order appointing the Office of the Attorney General as a special prosecutor to investigate an alleged sexual assault that occurred in October 2024 at Cornell University:

“Every New Yorker deserves to know that when they report a crime, it will be investigated fully and fairly. The Governor has entrusted my office with this investigation, and we do not take that responsibility lightly.

“As our state’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, I stand ready to lead a process New Yorkers can trust, guided by the facts and the law.”

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