Governor Hochul has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into the Cornell University gang rape case, replacing the local district attorney. The move comes amid scrutiny over the handling of the case by local authorities, raising questions about transparency and accountability. The special prosecutor will now lead the review of evidence and potential charges in the high-profile case. Legal experts suggest this decision could signal a shift in how serious campus crimes are investigated in New York.
Hochul names AG James special prosecutor in Cornell gang rape case, will take over for local DA New York Daily News
