Attorney general candidates trade blows in fiery NY1 debate
The candidates traded attacks over James’s appointment as special prosecutor in the Cornell rape case and Komatireddy’s claims that New York is less safe.
- Incumbent New York Attorney General Letitia James and Republican Saritha Komatireddy debated on Thursday night with the Cornell 7 rape allegations looming large in the contentious race ahead of the Nov 3 election.
- Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University rape case last week, sparking criticism from legal experts regarding her previous public comments supporting the alleged victim.
- Komatireddy, a federal prosecutor making her first run for office, attacked James for lacking criminal case experience, stating, "She's never prosecuted a criminal case in her whole career. She's certainly never prosecuted a sexual assault case."
- James defended her record by arguing her remarks demonstrated empathy and accused Komatireddy of "auditioning for another position" while failing to criticize the current administration.
- Thursday's debate was the candidates' only scheduled meeting before voters head to the polls Nov 3, with sharp disagreements over the Attorney General defining the high-stakes race.
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