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Trump: Cornell students ‘won’t get a fair shake’ with James leading probe

Hochul said James will review the evidence and pursue charges if warranted after the local district attorney lost her confidence in the probe.

  • Earlier this week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James to lead an investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, citing concerns about the local district attorney's handling of the probe.
  • Hochul admitted the local prosecutor "undercut" her faith in the investigation, prompting her decision to appoint an independent special prosecutor to oversee the case.
  • During a press gaggle at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump criticized the appointment, labeling James "totally corrupt" and claiming accused students would not receive a "fair shake."
  • Hochul stated the investigation will examine evidence thoroughly and pursue criminal charges if warranted, emphasizing that no public official should ignore system failures affecting students.
  • James, who previously prosecuted Trump on 34 felony counts, won a $364 million civil fraud judgment against the Trump Organization in 2024, positioning her at the center of another high-profile case.
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