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4 Cornell lawsuit defendants join effort to oust Letitia James from criminal investigation
The men say James’ pre-appointment social media posts show bias, while her office has named outside counsel to handle evidence and witness interviews.
- On Thursday, four men named in a Cornell University lawsuit joined a legal petition seeking to block Attorney General Letitia James from leading a reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations.
- Defendants argue James is biased due to social media posts made in Sept, where she condemned the alleged assault and expressed support for the accuser, Jane Doe.
- Former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly, who oversaw sex crimes cases against Diddy, was appointed by Attorney General James as outside counsel to lead evidence gathering.
- Andrew Miltenberg, representing the lead defendant, said in a court filing that Kelly's appointment "changes the face of the investigation" but "does not establish any change in ultimate authority."
- A judge delayed ruling last week on the removal request while awaiting additional defendants to join; the state argues Gov. Kathy Hochul possesses authority to appoint special prosecutors.
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4 Cornell lawsuit defendants join effort to oust Letitia James from criminal investigation
Four men named in a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit are joining a co-defendant’s effort to block New York’s attorney general from leading a reopened criminal investigation into the woman’s gang rape allegations.
·New York, United States
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