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New York Attorney General Letitia James has pledged a full and fair investigation into alleged gang rape at Cornell University, a commitment that has drawn renewed scrutiny over her handling of misconduct allegations against her former chief of staff.
The controversy resurfaced after New York Democratic Gov.
Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor in October 2024 to investigate the Cornell case, a move prompted by the governor's loss of faith in the local district attorney's handling of the matter.
The renewed focus stems from a 2022 lawsuit filed by Sofia Quintanar, James' former deputy press secretary.
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