NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her, including police and prosecutor
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated on Friday that the accuser in an alleged Cornell gang-rape case was failed by individuals and institutions obligated to protect her, specifically naming the police and prosecutors. Speaking alongside state Attorney General Letitia James, Hochul provided details regarding her decision to intervene in the matter.
As part of this intervention, Governor Hochul has appointed Attorney General James as a special prosecutor to take over the entire case. The state officials announced that they will work to ensure all the facts of the alleged incident are thoroughly examined.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal (Las Vegas, US) (US)Focuses on Hochul's explanation for appointing the state attorney general.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes systemic failure and Attorney General James taking over the case.
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