Special prosecutor to oversee rape investigation at Cornell | The Arkansas Democrat - Gazette

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued an executive order appointing the state's Attorney General as a special prosecutor to oversee a rape investigation at Cornell University. The directive follows the release of newly surfaced information that raised serious questions regarding the initial handling of the case by the Cornell Police Department and the decision by the Tompkins County District Attorney not to pursue charges.

Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are scheduled to provide a public update regarding the oversight of the case. The intervention by state officials highlights growing scrutiny over local law enforcement and prosecutorial decisions concerning the university-linked sexual assault allegations.