New York’s governor has dismissed the district attorney overseeing the investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, replacing them with the state’s attorney general. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the handling of the case, which has drawn national attention. The attorney general, known for her aggressive stance on sexual violence cases, will now lead the prosecution. Legal experts suggest the shift could signal a broader effort to address systemic failures in how such cases are managed.
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